Project Detail

Ndako (Home)

Synopsis

A cine poem that reveals the poetic nature and experience of coming to Wales from Congo as refugees. The work explores the refugee experience in relation to dreams, struggles and an evolving sense of identity from multiple people who are from and have now left the DR Congo.

Details

Year
2021
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
4 min 18 sec
Director
Redbrck, Gabin Kongolo
Producer
Redbrck
Executive Producer
Artes Mundi, Jukebox Collective
Editor
Redbrck
Screenwriter
Gabin Kongolo
Director of Photography
Redbrck
Production Designer
Cerys Williams
Sound
Redbrck
Music
Redbrck
Principal cast
Gabin Kongolo, Jonathan Kongolo, Anthony Kongolo, Tony Kongolo

Production Status

Production Company

red brck

65 North Clive Street
Cardiff
Caerdydd
Wales
CF11 6NS

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