Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions (CinemAfrica)

Directed by
Dani Kouyaté
Starring
Prosper Compaore, Hafissata Coulibaly, Hadissa Ilboudo
Duration
113 min.
Year
2024

A prophecy leaves Katanga destined to seize the crown, or lose his life, in a tense saga of power, betrayal and fate. A drama re-imagines Macbeth in Africa.

Screening Sunday 5 October 16:45 at Bio Capitol (Sankt Eriksgatan 82 in Stockholm)

Q&A after the screening with
Dani Kouyaté, director
Nabil Belkacem, Deputy Chairman, Cinemafrica
Anthia Nibitegeka, film scholar

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