The British Library in association with LB Camden Black History Forum

Pumzi

plus Q&A with Wanuri Kahiu

Date: Tuesday 19 July, 6.30 – 8pm
Venue: The British Library St Pancras 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

– This stunning short film by Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu attracted admirers from all over the world when it premièred at the Sundance festival

– Set in a dystopian future after water wars have torn the world apart it is a beautifully crafted film, with special effects provided in part by the team behind futuristic shocker District 9

– Following the screening the director joins Charles Thompson MBE in conversation. Charles is the associate producer of Mirror Boy, a fantasy adventure set in London and Gambia. It was the first African film to have a Leicester Square premiere, and is now enjoying an extended run in Odeon cinemas. Thompson is also the CEO of the Screen Nation Film & TV Awards; a platform designed to raise the profile of black British and international film and television talent.
Conference Centre – Main Auditorium

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