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Dédé (Ancestor)

Synopsis

An animated exploration of diasporic female identity, inspired by the director’s Bété ancestry in central Ivory Coast.
Blending abstract storytelling with rich spiritual iconography, the film delves into feminine cosmology, folklore, and traditional artistry. Featuring copper motifs and intricate relief engravings, DÉDÉ reimagines West African sculptures through animation, bringing mythological deities, fertility carvings, and tribal masks to life in a visually striking journey.

Details

Year: 2025
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 3 min 8 sec
Format: Frame by Frame animation
Director: Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
Producer: Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
Screenwriter: Yasmine Tara Opre Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
Sound: Alex Adetiba
Composer: Alex Adetiba

Genre

Experimental Woman Director Black

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume

9 Mayfield Road
London
SW19 3NF

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