Fatshimetrie, June 23, 2024 – The new film entitled “Alone in a strange world” by director Joël Sansi has attracted great interest since its launch on digital platforms this weekend. This feature film, written, produced and directed by Joël Sansi himself, offers a poignant insight into the armed conflicts that tore apart the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1998 to 2003.
The film, lasting 101 minutes, is a vibrant testimony to the horrors of war through the story of the Mingolo family, who are forced to send their young son Londri abroad to offer him a future. better, far from the ravages of conflict. Joël Sansi also takes on the lead role in this moving work, shot in French and German, thus mixing different languages and cultures to better reflect the complexity of the subject addressed.
The Afrika Bizizi distribution initiative enriches the cinematic landscape by highlighting a variety of African films, whether fiction, documentary or animation. Thanks to international collaborations, this distributor opens new perspectives for African filmmakers, offering them visibility both on cinema screens and on streaming platforms.
Furthermore, the commitment of Joël Sansi and his team is not limited to film production alone. Indeed, the creation of the London Pan-African Film Festival (London PAFF) demonstrates their desire to promote African cinema and encourage cultural exchanges on an international scale. This annual event, held at the West Norwood Picture House in London, constitutes a unique opportunity to discover rich and varied cinematographic works from across the African continent.
In short, “Alone in a strange world” is a vibrant and poignant testimony to the ravages of war and the hope that persists despite adversity. Through this film, Joël Sansi invites us to reflect on resilience, family and the challenges of exile, thus offering the public an immersive and striking work, at the crossroads of cultures and stories that shape our humanity.