The Two Faces of a Bamiléké Woman (2018)
- Original title
- Les deux visages d'une femme Bamileke
- Directed by
- Rosine Mfetgo Mbakam
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- Cameroon
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A young Bamiléké woman living in Belgium goes back to her village in Cameroon. She tries to reconnect with her family and her cultural roots.
intimatereflectivecandidgroundedcontemplativewarmquietpersonal
What happens
The Two Faces of a Bamiléké Woman (French: Les Deux Visages d'une femme Bamiléké) is a 2018 film directed by Rosine Mbakam. The film explores the life of a young Bamiléké woman who lives in Belgium and returns to her native village in Cameroon to reconnect with her roots. The film delves into themes of cultural identity, family, and the challenges of reconciling two different worlds. It has received critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of the protagonist's personal journey and the complexities of her relationship with her family and community. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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