Dear friends,

Please join us this Saturday October 20th at 8pm for a screening of Yeelen, directed by Souleymane Cisse. Set in the powerful Mali empire of the 13th century, Yeelen tells of the journey of Niankoro, a young warrior who must confront the evil socerer who is also his father. Niankoro uses his own magical powers to battle his father. The film follows him on his quest across arid Bambara, Fulani and Dogon lands and explores a cross-section of West African Cultures and folklore. Cisse’s extraordinary use of lanscapes and light produces a unique and striking cinematic style.

Souleymane Cisse is one of Africa’s leading directors. Born in 1940 in Bamako, the capital of Mali, where he now lives, his cinematic vision encompasses both the historical and traditional culture of Africa (specifically the Bambara legends of Mali) and the political and social tensions of modern society. While widely regarded as one of the pioneers of African cinema, Cisse’s work has been largely unavailable on video in the United States.

Yeelen (Brightness)
1987 105 Minutes, Color
In Bambara with English Subtitles

Free screening, seating limited, bring your own beverages. More details at the link below

http://machineproject.com/2007/10/15/yeelen/

Love,

Machine