MY FATHER THE MOVER
A film by Julia Jansch
2020, 13 minutes
2020, 13 minutes
No. 341
Documentary
Documentary
Description
Alatha’s father calls himself a ‘Mover.’ Using African electronic Gqom beats he motivates kids in Khayelitsha, South Africa to find their superpowers. However, his daughter, Alatha, is still looking for her own powers. In an intimate moment together, this is all about to change…
Festivals
Winner, Best Short Documentary, Tribeca Film Festival
Winner, Audience Award for Best Short Film, GlobeDocs Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short, Calgary International Film Festival
Winner, Audience Award for Best Short Film, GlobeDocs Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short, Calgary International Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short, Urbanworld Film Festival
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards Nominee | Best Short Documentary