The truth about Alvert, the last Dodo

La vérité sur Alvert, le dernier dodo

The truth about Alvert, the last Dodo

Direction: Nathan Clément

 

Synopsis

In Reunion Island, little Lunet and his grandfather Dadabé set on a quest to turn a chicken into a dodo bird, whose magic feathers might save the sick mother of the kid.

 

Duration: 16 minutes

Year: 2023

Short film

Country and Language

Reunion

Créole subtitled in french and english

Production

Diploma film

for HEAD school

 

Award

Audience award

nathan clément

Nathan Clément

Nathan Clement (2002. Réunion) is a filmmaker and musician from Reunion Island.

He studied cinema in Switzerland at HEAD-Genève, where he made Walk under the trees and Max and the Freaks. In July 2021 he was among eight young talents mentored by Samuel Ross, as part of the Dazed x Converse Open to Change program.

He graduated in 2022 with his diploma film The truth about Alvert, the last Dodo set on his home island.

The truth about Alvert, the last Dodo

La vérité sur Alvert, le dernier dodo

The truth about Alvert, the last Dodo

Direction: Nathan Clément

 

Synopsis

In Reunion Island, little Lunet and his grandfather Dadabé set on a quest to turn a chicken into a dodo bird, whose magic feathers might save the sick mother of the kid.

 

Duration: 16 minutes

Year: 2023

Short film

Country and Language

Reunion

Créole subtitled in french and english

Production

Diploma film

for HEAD school

 

Location

Lespas Culturel Leconte de Lisle

Screening

April 1st, 7pm

nathan clément

Nathan Clément

Nathan Clement (2002. Réunion) is a filmmaker and musician from Reunion Island.

He studied cinema in Switzerland at HEAD-Genève, where he made Walk under the trees and Max and the Freaks. In July 2021 he was among eight young talents mentored by Samuel Ross, as part of the Dazed x Converse Open to Change program.

He graduated in 2022 with his diploma film The truth about Alvert, the last Dodo set on his home island.

Here, the Beaches are Black

Here, the Beaches are Black

In the presence of the director

Direction : Olivier Dejean

 

Synopsis

A politically active, white-skinned Creole woman bears the wounds of a tragic event that happened in Reunion Island. At night, she engages in acts of poetic vandalism in her fight to free the Indian Ocean island from French dominion. But her son, a police officer, disapproves of her ideological struggle.

 

Duration: 10 minutes

Year: 2022

Short fiction film

Country and Language

Réunion
Reunion Creole and French,
Subtitled in French and English

Production

We film

Location

Hotel Le Récif

Olivier dejean

I was born in 1979 on a small piece of France in the Indian Ocean. This land is called La Réunion. I live here. I work here. I will probably die here. But before that final step—because, after all, there’s no rush—I take pleasure in traveling through imaginary worlds nourished by the unique history of this island. After many years working in radio, where I refined my ear for storytelling, I now explore the narratives of this island society—shaped by the opposing winds of history—through cinema.

Jamuhuri

jamuhuri

Direction : Bonface Wahomé

 

Synopsis

Jamuhuri, Swahili for ‘republic,’ is a short film marking Kenya’s 60 years of independence. Through Stop Motion and abstract sounds, it explores the nation’s diverse history, politics, and culture, emphasizing unity. The film celebrates Kenya’s resilience, highlighting its triumphs and promising future as a united and diverse nation.

 

Duration : 4 minutes

Year : 2023

Short documentary film

Country and Language

Kenya

Swahili – english 

French subtitles

Production

Created for the Mobile film Festival in Nairobi

Bonface Wahomé

Bonface Wahome Maina is a stop-motion artist from Kenya. He is a self-taught artist who creates captivating works that explore the rich history of his country. Bonface is deeply passionate about Kenyan heritage and often incorporates historical events into his stop-motion creations, blending artistry with cultural narratives seamlessly. His dedication to preserving and showcasing Kenyan history has earned him two prestigious awards from the German Embassy in Kenya and one award from the Alliance Française in Nairobi, all of which recognize his outstanding contributions to the depiction of historical events. Bonface uses his smartphone to capture and edit his works, showcasing the potential of accessible tools in the world of stop-motion art.