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Our 2025 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of long-time ImageOut supporters David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin.
Our 2025 Next Generation Film Series is made possible, in part, through grant support from the Guido & Ellen Palma Foundation.
The ImageOut Next Generation series invites us into the lives of young folks from around the world shaping the language and imagery of our community. In a few tiny films you will witness stories about identity, experimentation, connection, reassurance, family, friendship and love. Young or golden there are connections for you to identify with in this shorts program. Open your hearts to these next generation voices and enjoy!
Adja is an 18-year-old woman. In the days following her final exams, she is about to experience emancipating events that will confront her with herself. Selective memory, generational trauma—these elements will intertwine for Adja, who will face family secrets that she must unravel on her own.
Ntortor is a dive into both the present and past of Adja. The central theme of the film, as well as the peripheral elements, is Adja's circumcision, which she underwent as a child and does not remember. It is truly her future that is at stake, and for which Adja will have to fight.
- Year2024
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageFrench
- CountryFrance
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorOka Shungu
Our 2025 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of long-time ImageOut supporters David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin.
Our 2025 Next Generation Film Series is made possible, in part, through grant support from the Guido & Ellen Palma Foundation.
The ImageOut Next Generation series invites us into the lives of young folks from around the world shaping the language and imagery of our community. In a few tiny films you will witness stories about identity, experimentation, connection, reassurance, family, friendship and love. Young or golden there are connections for you to identify with in this shorts program. Open your hearts to these next generation voices and enjoy!
Adja is an 18-year-old woman. In the days following her final exams, she is about to experience emancipating events that will confront her with herself. Selective memory, generational trauma—these elements will intertwine for Adja, who will face family secrets that she must unravel on her own.
Ntortor is a dive into both the present and past of Adja. The central theme of the film, as well as the peripheral elements, is Adja's circumcision, which she underwent as a child and does not remember. It is truly her future that is at stake, and for which Adja will have to fight.
- Year2024
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageFrench
- CountryFrance
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorOka Shungu