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Title: | Zamora |
Editor: | Bhanji, Shams |
Year: | 2011 |
Language: | Swahili |
City of publisher: | Zanzibar |
Publisher: | ZG Films |
Geographic term: | Zanzibar |
Subjects: | artists gender relations feature films (form) videos (form) |
External link: | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmNDqsfbiZM |
Abstract: | Filmed against a backdrop of the mystical world of Zanzibar, the story revolves around Zamora, a vain artist/womaniser on a voyage of self discovery. Filled with romantic connotations about the spice island, he meets a beautiful Omani woman who mesmerises and inspires him to buy a 'dhow' (sailing boat). Zamora's passion for the unknown, a reckless adventurous lifestyle and a sordid past lands him in nightmarish situations. Through three separate emotionally charged relationships - with Zulfa, Saada and Zareena - he almost becomes a victim of the confrontation between the good and the evil. Zulfa stands for innocent love spiced with traditional restrictions. Saada stands for the mystical, magical and unconditioned side to the African psyche. Zareena stands for power and obsession and its immoral implications. Best East African Film, Zanzibar International Film Festival 2012. [Abstract reproduced from dvd-video] |