Everyday Acts of Resilience and Resistance (African Studies Review)

“Amil Shivji is one of the most evocative filmmakers in East Africa today, with a lush visual palette, a deep feel for dialogue and character, and a compelling sense of narrative. The director and film theorist Manthia Diawara (2010) has identified a recent new wave in African cinema, foregrounding directors who are unabashedly African in inspiration and yet more than capable of asserting their rightful place in contemporary world cinema, experimenting with new film languages, crafting innovative narrative forms, and grounding their work in local scenes and sensibilities. Shivji is a recent addition to this inventive cohort, and he brings an impressive scope to the work. His films have delighted Kiswahili audiences in Tanzania, but he has also received significant recognition on the global art-house and festival circuit…”

Read on at African Studies Review.