30th Anniversary PAFF Virtual

Africa and I (Special Screening)

Expired April 23, 2022 6:59 AM
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When 20-year old Othmane Zolati left his home in El Jadida, Morocco, he had never been anywhere. But he had always dreamed of reaching the southernmost tip of Africa. Having finished his education in engineering, he figured now was his time to turn his dream into a reality. Setting out on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Othmane traveled by bicycle, motor bike, mini-bus, foot and skateboard. He hitched rides on trucks and faced deserts, armed conflicts, malaria, breakdowns, arrests and hunger. After 24 countries and 1398 days later, he returns home, a changed man having experienced an Africa that's not usually seen — an Africa full of ordinary people, connecting through music, food and football (soccer), a thoroughly positive, charming and engaging world. 

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    90 minutes
  • Language
    Arabic, English, French
  • Country
    Morocco, South Africa
  • Premiere
    Los Angeles
  • Director
    Co-Directors: Othmane Zolati, Chris Green
  • Screenwriter
    Co-writers: Othmane Zolati, Chris Green, Karen Jeynes
  • Producer
    Thierry Cassuto
  • Executive Producer
    Othmane Zolati, Thierry Cassuto, Allan Sperling, Candice Fangueiro, Kaye Ann Williams, Nkateko Mabaso, Yolisa Phahle
  • Co-Producer
    Associate Producers: Karen Jeynes, Chris Green
  • Cinematographer
    Othmane Zolati, Devin Carter
  • Editor
    Kirsten De Magalhaes
  • Composer
    Daniel Phillip Eppel