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AFRICA ALIVE FESTIVAL - Film: Heremakono (Waiting for Happiness)

Hosted by the Consul of the Frankfurt Taste of Africa Group
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Took place 3 weeks 2 days ago
Tue 18 Feb 17:45 - 19:45

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Join us for a cinematic journey through "Heremakono (Waiting for Happiness)", a visually poetic film by Abderrahmane Sissako.

Synopsis (film):
Set in a small Mauritanian coastal town, the story follows a young man caught between his homeland and dreams of Europe, offering a deeply moving reflection on migration, identity, and belonging. With breathtaking cinematography and a meditative pace, the film captures the rhythms of daily life, the quiet longing for the unknown, and the warmth of human connection. Heremakono is not just a film—it’s an experience that immerses you in the beauty and melancholy of transition. Don’t miss this African masterpiece! 😃

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