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Birth of Light

23m Documentary 2024

Birth of Light explores the clash between traditional nomadic life and the arrival of electricity and a 4G network in a remote desert community in Northern Kenya. As darkness fades away, the film raises questions about the consequences of modernisation on their self-sufficient culture, highlighting themes of capitalism, globalisation, and climate change.

This film is part of Shorts Collection 1 - Dis/placements.

Director

Jasmijn Schrofer

Subtitles

English

Countries

Kenya, Netherlands