World Cinema Amsterdam | Internationaal filmfestival | 18 – 27 Augustus 2016

Quitte le pouvoir

AIDA GROVESTINS | SENEGAL, NETHERLANDS | 2014 | 36' | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

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Documentary about the band Y'en a Marre (We're fed up), four young rappers from Dakar, Senegal. During the presidential elections they are faced with the decision of how to express their dislike of the incumbent president. They choose peaceful means and as a result become to represent a national protest movement. With animations and of course lots of music.

The director of the film, Aida Grovestins, will be attending the festival and will answer the questions of the audience after the screening of her film.

*Live performance before the film: Y'en a Marre rappers.

*Q&A (24 August) moderated by Sylvana Simons.

QUITTE LE POUVOIR - trailer from Crossroads DOCS on Vimeo.


Screenings
Venue: Bijlmerbios
SAT 16 AUG – 21.00

Venue: Rialto
SUN 24 AUG – 16.00 get your tickets