The other (1999)
Short film, b/w, 11 min
Directors: Davis O. Nejo: Said Manafi
Actor: Davis O. Nejo
Produced by Cross Cultural Communication in co-operation with Said Manafi and team
About the film:
This film is based on a tragedy which happened in Austria on May, 1, 1999, when the young Nigerian Marcus Omofuma died during his forcible deportation from the country. "The other" captures the last panic stricken and desperate hours of M.O. and reminds that there are so many others with similar fate like him.
Awards:
Best Film by a Black Filmmaker
Best Film on Matters relating to the Black Experience
Both at the XV. Black international Cinema, Pottsdam/Berin/Düsseldorf/Cottbus/USA
Shown at:
1999: Public View at Stephansplatz Vienna (Anti-Racism Protest)
2002: The Collegium, Berlin
2006: okto TV
more than 60 Film Festivals in Europe, USA, Africa and Australia
diverse events on related themes in Austria, Germany, Nigeria and Senegal