United Kingdom / Oct 05, 2024 / Slow Film Festival
Birth of Light (2024)
Directed by Jasmijn Schrofer
23minruntime
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5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Birth of Light |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Kiswahili |
| Production countries | Kenya, Netherlands |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 5 ottobre 2024 |
| Production | Jasmijn Schrofer |
| Cinematography | Jurgen Lisse |
| Assistant directors | Jasmijn Schrofer |
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