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Apostles of Cinema

Directors:
Cece
Mlay,
Darragh
Amelia,
Gertrude
Malizana,
Jesse
Gerard
Mpango
Producer:
Cece
Mlay,
Darragh
Amelia,
Gertrude
Malizana,
Jesse
Gerard
Mpango
Cast:
Maulidi
Frank
Shabaan,
Rajab
Black
Magula,
Rehema
Maganga
Runtime:
16 min
Year:
2022
Country:
Tanzania,
United
Republic
of
Apostles of Cinema (or Tenzi za Sinema) follows Frank, DJ Black, and Rehema — three devoted film workers in Tanzania — as they reintroduce a classic piece of the country’s film history to their audiences of working class cinephiles. We join them, alongside Maangamizi: The Ancient One (2001), on a journey through the labyrinth of informal libraries, studios, and cinemas that exist to keep film and film culture alive. A testament to the profound cultural value of film when made truly accessible.

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