Zinder is a 2021 Nigerien documentary film directed by Aicha Macky. The film lends its title to the filmmaker's hometown Zinder.[1][2][3][4] It won the best documentary award in Reykjavík International Film Festival and was nominated to the tanit d'or in Carthage Film Festival, among other nominations.[5]
| Zinder | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Aicha Macky |
| Produced by | Clara Vuillermoz (Les films du balibari), Ousmane Samassekou (Tabous production), Erik Winker (CORSO Films), Martin Roelly (CORSO Films) |
| Cinematography | Julien Bossé |
| Edited by | Karen Benainous |
| Music by | Dominique Peter |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Niger |
| Language | Hausa |
Synopsis
editIn Kara-Kara, a marginalized district of Zinder in Niger, historically the district of lepers, a violent gang culture reigns. Some young people are trying to escape it, attempting to offer themselves a future other than one behind bars. Director Aicha Macky chronicles their daily lives.[6]
References
edit- ^ Le, Phuong (2023-10-02). "Zinder review – a startling look at swastika-waving gang life in Niger". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "ZINDER - Films - home". german-documentaries.de. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "film-documentaire.fr - Portail du film documentaire". www.film-documentaire.fr. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Zinder". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Past Editions". RIFF. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (2021-04-17). "'Zinder' Review: A Plain, Punchy Postcard From the Meanest Streets of Niger". Variety. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
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