The hour and a half feature film, written and directed by Divana Cate Radiamick, whose story revolves around four people with different destinies who rely for a long time on dreams that may never come true, is a autobiography of its author. The screenplay mainly opens with the story of Sandra (Aude May), in a relationship with a young boy who will fly to another homeland, in the hope of a better life. During their farewells, the two lovers promise each other loyalty until their reunion. A truth engraved in Sandra, which will prevent any marriage proposal, to the great displeasure of her parents.
Tired of convincing her, the parents kick her out so that they no longer experience shame in those around them. As she leaves, Sandra is convinced she is right, unfortunately not. She ultimately waited for nothing since her lover, Patrick (Dinel de Souza), will admit years later to having moved on. Alongside Sandra, there are three other characters played by Herman Kimpo, Aldelbert Matondo and Louis Moumbounou who respectively await a satisfying job, an improbable inheritance for a comfortable future and a quick death to relieve the faults of the past. Through this film, the existential tragedy of certain people to whom waiting has played a nasty role is exposed.
Congolese cinema is increasingly being talked about beyond borders by young filmmakers and directors who are passionate about this art. Divana Cate is part of this dynamic that is moving the lines. Few films to her credit, but professionally she has noble ambitions. Behind her shy appearance and her miss figure hides a movie buff. Born to Congolese parents and residing in Brazzaville, she is temperamental and demands a lot in what she does, there is no chance or negligence and it has been more than ten years since she launched into cinema. She, who never imagined herself having a career in the field, today finds herself a screenwriter, director and producer. To his credit three films including “The Enemy”, “Waiting” and “My Wealth”.
Passionate about everything related to images, each time she is faced with representations that intrigue her, she seeks to know more to better understand. In order to reach this level, she spent more than years learning the trade to refine her knowledge. Very philosophical in approach, Divana Cate Radiamick not only aspires to share stories through her films, but above all has sparked reflections on the evils that undermine society. Cinema, she believes, is also a form of therapy to the extent that the scenarios approach certain real-life events.
On the theme “Environment and sustainable development”, the international festival of African and Afro-descendant films “Bangui fait son cinéma” brings together for this fifth edition filmmakers, artists, directors, producers, professionals in the audiovisual professions who come from different countries including Congo, Senegal, Ivory Coast, France, Cameroon, Benin, Guadeloupe, Gabon, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Morocco and Rwanda. Around screenings, conference debates, training workshops and experience sharing, the rich and varied program of this edition highlights the power of cinema to raise awareness, sensitize, inform and educate the public. Through these films from across Africa and the diaspora, the aim will be to celebrate African cinema as a force that transcends borders, that brings people together and has the power to transform societies. Each image, each scene, each emotion is a reflection of African realities. More than just entertainment, this festival is a tool for reflection, change, and strengthening African cultural identity.
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