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Aïssata Ouarma
Observing documentary about the attempt to use art to come to terms with past trauma – or at least not to pass it on. A theatre workshop is supposed to help.
The opening scene shows the anger: It’s about rape. The observing documentary by Aïssata Ouarma is more composed, though, focused on dealing with the trauma and the attempts to come to terms with it through art. The heavily pregnant Mariam attends a theatre education workshop. The camera follows her and her empathetic trainer in moments of mental and physical exertion designed to free her soul – and that of her unborn child – for good.
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