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Experience stories from the past that tell us about who we are and where we have been. This collection focuses on memories of war, bravery, exodus, honor and maintaining a sense of self and culture with the knowledge of the very birth of form. 


For Ages Teen 14+ | 84 minutes | Presented in nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles


This program contains: Mature themes, depiction of war

KUUMBA UMBO / Birth of Form


Artifacts and relics often tell vivid stories of the past. This story follows a young boy who befriends an African buffalo. Despite their differences in appearance, they develop a strong bond. However, when tragedy strikes, the boy spends the rest of his life striving to create the perfect mask to honor his best friend.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    Nonverbal
  • Country
    Belgium
  • Premiere
    United States Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Brief Exposure, Weapons
  • Note
    THEMES: Understanding Differences (Cultural, Societal, Physical/Mental, Socioeconomic)
  • Director
    Ekaterina Ogorodnikova
  • Screenwriter
    Ekaterina Ogorodnikova
  • Producer
    Ekaterina Ogorodnikova, Audrey Hosman