Location: Frederik de Merodestraat 28, 2800 Mechelen
The documentary Bandeko Basi by filmmakers Paul Shemisi and Bie Michels examines the position of women in Kinshasa, focusing on how they navigate both traditional and contemporary roles, particularly in relation to female sexual identity. (full text: https://biemichels.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Invitation_-Bandeko-Basi-website-2.pdf)
The film will be preceded by a short introduction and followed by a discussion with makers Paul Shemisi and Bie Michels.
This preview is part of Contour Series, a series of visual and audiovisual exhibitions and projects.
Concept, direction and montage: Paul Shemisi and Bie Michels • main person: Hana Kele • translation: Paul Shemisi & Lou Michels (FR), Patrick Lennon (EN), Bie Michels (NL) • colour grading: Thijs Paijmans • audio mixing: Valentin Mazingarbe • graphic design: Samuel Allemand • distribution: PresentFuture, Argos • Produced by PresentFuture with support from the Flemish Community
2025, HD, color, stereo, 71min. French and Lingala spoken. Dutch and French subtitles.
Info and tickets: https://www.nona.be/nl/agenda/paul-shemisi-bie-michels-bandeko-basi-film-avant-premiere