THE TWO FACES OF A BAMILEKE WOMAN

ROSINE MFETGO MBAKAM | CAMEROON, BELGIUM | 2018 | 76 MIN | NR | BAMILEKE, FRENCH 

A filmmaker returns to her native Cameroonian village to reunite with her mother, who serves as a reflection of the complexities of identity and culture.

Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa series.

Engrossing narratives that reflect West Africa’s cultural wealth, exploring its socio-political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics while embracing the region’s linguistic diversity with profound artistic depth and unyielding authenticity.