Ancestral Visions of the Future

“Coming from Lesotho,” Mosese reflects, “it’s almost like one has to be delusional to believe that you will make it in cinema.” Following the success of 2019’s This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection, this leading light of the African avant-garde returns with a poetic autobiography. Inspired by oral storytelling, Mosese’s tale of homecoming spirals and loops like a dream. A recurring image of blood-red fabric weaves together memories of war, childhood and encounters with a cast of mythic figures, including a martial artist and puppeteer. The film’s power lies in its sublime visuals, with extraordinary scenes of fire and symbolic rebirth. It’s unlike anything else you’ll see at this year’s Festival.

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