Meet Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, the Talent behind “Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love”
At an early age, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi was well on her way to being a masterful and accomplished Director. At just 24 years old, she won the Best Director Award at the 2003 Tribeca Film Festival for her documentary debut film - A Normal Life. It was after this that she decided to shift gears and in her own words, her next project was “to make an uplifting film about Africa and thought that music was one way to do it”. Her subject choice was none other than the best selling and most influential African artist of all time, the legendary Youssou N’dour.
Hakeem Kae-Kazim gets dream role on ‘24′
Nigerian-born, English-raised South African actor/producer Hakeem Kae-Kazim certainly gained international recognition for his role as Georges Rutaganda in Hotel Rwanda in 2004 and he continues to be on the rise.
Wanuri Kahiu: A Visionary Director
Jamati.com was pleased to catch up with Wanuri Kahiu to learn more about her passion for film, and the vision she had for Africa’s film future.
Jamati: You have been educated in the UK and US and had an opportunity to work in film in the US. What are the similarities and the differences that you have noticed in making films in the west and in Kenya? » Read more…
Live and Become (Va, Vis et Deviens)
Distributor: Menemsha films Director: Radu Mihaileanu
Screenwriter(s): Alain-Michel Blanc, Radu Mihaileanu
Cast: Sirak M. Sabahat, Yaël Abecassis, Roschdy Zem, Moshe Abebe, Raymonde Abecassis, Mimi Abonesh Kebede, Roni Hadar, Rami Danon, Moshe Agazai
In Amharic, Hebrew and French with subtitles.
Running time: 140 minutes
An Interview with Edward Osei-Gyimah
Jamati: Let me first say thank you Edward for allowing Jamati to do this interview with you. Can you let the readers know a little bit about yourself — Where you’re from, your occupation, things like that? » Read more…
Rogério Manjate’s short film ‘I Love You’ wins at Africa In Motion (AIM)
Film has the power to inspire by visually drawing us into the message. Rogério Manjate understands this and helps is feel the power throught his short film. Jamati.com caught up with him to learn more. » Read more…
Thandie Newton Discusses Role As Dr. Condoleezza Rice In ‘W’ and Role In ‘RocknRolla’
Jawn Murray from Black Voices recently sat down with the beautiful and talented Thandie Newton to discuss her role as Condoleezza Rice in the film ‘W’, as well as her role in RocknRolla as a stern financial advisor. » Read more…
Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya heats things up with her latest film RED
Jamati: Thank you Shalini for granting Jamati this interview. Can you let the readers know a little bit about yourself?
I am a filmmaker, eco-activist, and reality show survivor committed to using media as a tool to transform culture. » Read more…
Idris Elba talks about his role as a detective in “The Prom”
What attracted you to the film?
IE: It was just that I hadn’t done a thriller like this, and I like to play different parts, and I hadn’t played too many cops, and the script was decent.
From ‘The Reaping’ to ‘28 Weeks Later’, this film falls within the same genre like the others. Do you have a liking to this genre? » Read more…
Exclusive Interview With Accomplished Filmmaker Stan Barua
Jamati: Hello Stan, I want to thank you for doing this interview for Jamati. Can you just let the people know where you’re from and what your occupation is? » Read more…
The Day of My Wedding
This short film was the official selection of the 2007 Roxbury Film Festival in Boston and the Independent Film Festival in Florida. The film was broadcast on The Education Channel of Tampa, Florida in the summer of 2007. The film was also selected for broadcast on The Best Shorts program on BETJ (Black Entertainment Television) in August, 2007. » Read more…
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