An African Awakening
HD - 2012 - France - 97 min - Color - Documentary
An African Awakening
Original title: Une Révolution Africaine
A film by Samir Benchikh
It is the story of 4 people struggling in Africa in order to change their life…
Each one on hos level, they set up ambitious projects. There is Tiken Jah Fakoly who tries to convince that positive Africa exists. Singer recognized worldwide, he mobilizes politicians on peace actions and tries to supports and represent the voice of all these unknown persons who act in everyday life. Among these unknown persons there are Rosine, Michel and Diabson who have the same purpose … fighting for education , justice and culture.
Original language: French
Produced by: Docker Films
Festivals:
Colors of the Nile International Film Festival 2012
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Samir Benchikh
After university studies devoted to the cinema, Samir Benchikh began his first movie about a journey of discovery in Africa, Ivory Coast, Diary. He then worked on the documentary Square Feet which dealt with the issue of housing rights. It rises in parallel production company Docker Films, to develop and activists challenging topics.
An African Revolution is his first feature documentary and an extension of his early work in Africa.
