About this Event
Following the UK premiere of on Friday 30 October, join us at Lochrin Rooftop for our festival party, inspired by one of Geração 80's cinematic characters, Angola's capital city: Luanda.
Expect to be transported to Luanda's cityscapes – journeying from its iconic seafront bay views through the melodic rythms of Semba and Kizomba; to its buzzing shanty towns – the musseques, where the electrifying beats of kuduro and Afro-fusion were forged, before exploding into the contemporary world music scene.
DJs to be announced soon.
Ticket includes drink on arrival.
The programme offers a rare opportunity to engage the collective’s distinctive contribution to contemporary African cinema through films that reflect their commitment to innovative storytelling, visual experimentation and authentic representations of Angolan life and culture. Lookout film screenings in this programme: , + Short and . Join Geração 80 for a special masterclass on Thursday 29 October.
Spotlight: Geração 80 is made possible through the support of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch’ and their Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund.
Event venue & nearby stays
Lochrin Rooftop Bar, 2 Freer Gait, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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