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Five Swiss and International Classics to See or Re-watch at the Locarno Film Festival
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Five Swiss and International Classics to See or Re-watch at the Locarno Film Festival

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Locarno Film Festival will screen a restored version of Safi Faye's 1975 film 'Letter to the Village'.
  • The film, which critiques colonialism, tells the story of a young farmer trying to earn money to marry his fiancée.
  • This screening is part of the festival's focus on African cinema, which is dedicated to supporting filmmakers from underrepresented regions.

The Locarno Film Festival is set to present a restored version of Safi Faye's seminal 1975 film, 'Letter to the Village' (Kaddu Beykat). This screening is part of the festival's ongoing dedication to African cinema, a section that has focused on Africa since last year and will continue to do so until 2028.

Safi Faye (1943-2023), a pioneering Senegalese filmmaker, was known for her ethnographic approach, often collaborating with cineastes like Jean Rouch. In 'Letter to the Village,' Faye critiques colonialism through the narrative of a young farmer who travels to Dakar in hopes of earning enough money to marry his fiancée.

The film's inclusion highlights Locarno's commitment to showcasing cinematic works from regions that are often underrepresented on the global stage. The festival's Open Doors section, which supports these filmmakers, is a key initiative in this endeavor.

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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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