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Le Sommet Des Dieux is in every way a credit to animation. It was based on the gekiga (Japanese comic), Kamigami no Itadaki, which was written by Jiro Taniguchi between 2000 and 2003. It is available for streaming on Netflix under its English title, Summit of the Gods. The film was directed by Patrick Imbert and released in 2021 to wide acclaim, winning the César Award for Best Animated Film the year after its release.
The story follows a single mother and her two sons as they navigate life’s challenges and emotional struggles. Trevorrow’s direction brings a unique artistic touch to the storytelling, capturing both the beauty and hardships of their journey. The film’s emotional depth is further amplified by the outstanding performances of its cast, making it an unforgettable cinematic experience.
The Lango students have won the annual Cultural Gala competition at Uganda Christian University (UCU), with a total of 404 points. The annual celebration, which promotes UCU’s rich cultural diversity, attracted students from many tribes and areas of Uganda.
Homegoing traces a family in Ghana destroyed by slavery. Two sisters who know nothing of each other’s existence are pulled apart by the slave machine. One is shipped off to the newly formed United States of America (USA).
“Alright guys, we’re rolling in 3… 2… 1… action,” director Brian Kabogoza announces to the cast as he leans in on the camera, operated by Richard Ssekitoleko, capturing a long shot of the actors on set.
Kondowole is a Malawian staple food. Made from cassava flour and water, the food is similar to the English posho and is normally eaten with fish. Because its preparation is labor-intensive, the food is not eaten often. It is eaten in Uganda but
Ugandan-Dutch journalist and director Michiel van Oosterhout takes us back to the turbulent 70s through the music documentary film Bwana Jogoo: The Ballad of Jessy Gitta. The major subject of the film is Jessy Gitta Kasirivu, a charismatic musician who was in a love triangle with Idi Amin Dada and Sarah Kyolaba-a queen dancer.
While many Ugandans jumped on the Meta Inc owned threads and later run away, there has been a few that have been able to witness the #TwitterKiller make it to its first anniversary.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) came alive from June 10th to 16th, 2024, with the vibrant celebrations of the annual International Students Week
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