Memory of Princess Mumbi + Short

<i>Memory of Princess Mumbi</i> is Swiss-Kenyan director Damien Hauser’s groundbreaking new afro-futurist film fresh from its World Premiere at Venice Film Festival. In 2093, filmmaker Kuve travels to Umata to document the aftermath of a war that revived ancient kingdoms and made technology originating from after the 2040s illegal. There, he meets Mumbi, who challenges him to make his film with only his eyes, hands and heart, without the use of AI. As Kuve searches for his own voice, he begins to realise that even in a broken world, beauty can be found in the small human moments we often overlook. The feature will be screened alongside short film: <b><i>The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí<i></b> (dir. Abbesi Akhamie, US, Nigeria, 2025, English, 16m) (Scottish Premiere) In the whimsical pan-African nation of Alkebulan, a brilliant scholar plots revenge after discovering her fiancé's engagement to another woman.Science FictionPT1H36M12A
Shandra Apondi
Ibrahim Joseph
Samson Waithaka
Damien Hauser
Michael Garama
Damien Hauser (<i>Memory of Princess Mumbi</i>); Abbesi Akhamie (<i>The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí<i>)
Damien Hauser
Memory of Princess Mumbi + Short"Memory of Princess Mumbi + Short"

Showtimes

October 30, 8:30 pm

Filmhouse Cinema