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AFRO VISIONARY MOVIE NIGHTS

Fri Jul 28, 17:00 - Fri Jul 28, 23:30

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AFRO VISIONARY MOVIE NIGHTS PRESENTS: WHAT DID YOU DREAM?


 "WHAT DID YOU DREAM?" is powerful short film by award winning film and television Writer and Director, Karabo Lediga.


Step into a captivating journey through time and emotions with the heartwarming film "What Did You Dream?" In the summer of 1990, in the midst of a transforming South Africa, 11-year-old Boipelo finds herself grappling with uncertainty as she spends the school holidays at her grandmother Koko's humble four-roomed house.


As the country stands on the brink of democracy, young Boipelo faces her own personal crossroads, knowing that soon she will attend a multiracial school, a significant change in her life. The summer holidays unfold differently from any she has experienced before. Amidst the usual house chores and squabbles with her two bothersome cousins, Boipelo becomes acutely aware of her grandfather's violent coughing resonating from the dark bedroom. The hushed conversations among the adults hint at an impending change, leaving Boipelo trying to make sense of the looming end that she can't quite comprehend.

A particular challenge emerges when Boipelo realizes that she can no longer recall her dreams, unlike her two cousins. Her beloved grandmother, Koko, relies on her dreams to play a local Chinese lottery known as Mochaena/Fahfee. The pressure of remembering her dreams consumes Boipelo, driving her to devise a plan to bring back her dreams and put a smile on her grandmother's face. In this tender and poignant narrative, Boipelo seeks a last connection to a sense of belonging before her life takes an irreversible turn.


"What Did You Dream?" beautifully captures the essence of a transforming nation and a young girl's journey through change, uncertainty, and the search for identity. This film explores themes of family bonds, generational connections, coming-of-age, the power of dreams, and the importance of preserving cultural traditions in the face of societal shifts.


Join us for the screening of "What Did You Dream?" at Afro Visionary Movie Nights. This thought-provoking film showcases the talent of Black filmmakers and their ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Experience the magic of cinema as we take you on a heartfelt journey through South Africa's historical juncture, beautifully portrayed through the eyes of a young girl


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AFRO VISIONARY MOVIE NIGHTS
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16 Main Rd, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109
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