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Film Recommendations:
A tale of Kalahari
Desert Bushmen: “The Great Dance – the Story of !Nqate”
"The Great Dance” is a fascinating documentary that examines the
unique relationship between Kalahari Desert Bushmen, or the San
people, and the harsh landscape of the Kalahari Desert in Southern
Africa.
Filmed through the eyes of !Nqate, a hunter and one of the Kalahari
Desert bushmen, “The Great Dance” follows the life of !Nqate as a
hunter and tracker. It’s a raw and poignant story of !Nqate’s
survival, as told in his own words.
A collaboration between Dutch and South African filmmakers, the film
is a 35mm feature-length documentary directed by South African
brothers Craig and Damon Foster, produced by Ellen Windemuth and
written by Jeremy Evans. Its use of specially-adapted mini-cam
technology and never-before-seen footage of the death-defying 'chasing
hunt' for which Kalahari Desert Bushmen are famous for, makes this a
unique and remarkable cinematic experience.
“The Great Dance” has been the recipient of many film awards
worldwide, including awards at the Wildscreen Film Festival in the
UK, and at other international film festivals in Canada, the US and
Europe. “The Great Dance” is also available on DVD.
This is a film dedicated to the ancient !Xo San people, whose
harmony with this vast Kalahari desert landscape inspired the movie.
Use this site to learn more about the movie and the !Xo San - the
Kalahari Desert Bushmen - or to travel into their minds, hearts and
landscapes through the unique images.
Please go to –
www.senseafrica.com - in order to receive more information and
to order the film
http://www.senseafrica.com/other_creations/sales/sales.html
COSMIC AFRICA
Cosmic Africa is an extraordinary personal odyssey of African
astronomer, Thebe Medupe, who journeys into this ancient continent’s
astronomical past unveiling the deep connection humans have with the
cosmos.
Not long ago, Africa was a land without borders and fences. The
earth, water and sky were its natural boundaries.
There was power in the sky, a time when ancient sky-watchers looked
to the heavens for meaning, guidance and inspiration.
Out of these observations came rich legends and sacred ceremonies.
In many parts of Africa today, the sacred alliance between the earth
and sky is still replayed in time-honoured ceremonies, that were
handed down from generation to generation.
At the age of 13, Thebe built his first telescope in his remote
African village.
Today, as a qualified astronomer, Thebe hopes to reunite the origins
of celestial knowledge with modern astronomy. While technology has
increased our knowledge of the ‘heavens,’ it has also distanced us
from the cosmos and its influence on our daily lives.
In Cosmic Africa we join Thebe on his celestial quest into the heart
of the Egyptian Sahara; the precipitous cliffs of Dogon country in
Mali; and the ancestral land of Namibia’s hunter-gatherers, the Ju/’hoansi.
His experiential journey weaves together past, present and future,
combining astronomical perception and history in a rich cosmic
tapestry.
By exploring the various stages of human awareness and development,
Cosmic Africa takes viewers into the world of shamans, sky lore
experts and diviners, where spiritual and practical knowledge is
intertwined.
A true story that inspires the viewer to look at Africa and the
cosmos, in a completely different way.
Please go to –
www.senseafrica.com - in order to receive more information and
to order the film.
http://www.senseafrica.com/other_creations/sales/sales.html
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