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This program includes new and bright voices in narrative storytelling. Varying in genre from comedy to drama, and covering themes from complicated friendships to the death of a family member, these films find groundbreaking new ways to convey intriguing and evocative short stories. Combining excellent cinematography, powerful editing, and empathic direction of actors, these makers are sure to bring new ideas and innovations to the art of the short film.


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Total Run Time: 75 minutes


This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.


Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.


Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, depictions of sexual situations, self-harm, sexual violence, harassment.


This program is available in all countries except the Netherlands.

A young woman in the Democratic Republic of Congo learns how to walk in high heels.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    Swahili
  • Country
    Canada
  • Note
    Swahili with English subtitles
  • Director
    Elaisha Stokes
  • Screenwriter
    Elaisha Stokes
  • Producer
    Horeb Bulambo Shindano
  • Co-Producer
    Annie Bulambo Ponga
  • Cast
    Esther Endewe Monga, Joséphine Muchaho Joviale, Betty Muhindo Lys, Nadine Mapendo Maroy
  • Cinematographer
    Kenny Suleimanagich
  • Editor
    Maureen Grant
  • Production Design
    Julien Mufwangolo
  • Composer
    Edo Van Breeman