The Goings On at 3rd Lola Kenya Screen
By Nancy Musyimi
Another lovely day in Kenya, where the climate is hot and cool. Lola’s workshop kicks off at around nine in the morning. I salute my colleagues and we catch up on the previous night’s happenings. The director Mr.Ogova greets us and leaves us with the day’s instructions, “Go to the Alliance Française auditorium and do your work,” he says.
My colleagues choose to sit at the front of the auditorium where it’s most uncomfortable for me. So I remain desolate but vigilant at the rear seats. The first film was full of art. There were mouldings which had been animated. The origin is South America. This was most fascinating for me as I later came to know the pros and cons on the production. They were actually real mouldings made by children contrary to my thoughts. The theme was very captivating though. It was about learning to be helpful and friendly; to love your neighbour as you love yourself!
The second one was titled, ‘Max’s words.’ The theme was on finding out what you love and doing it enthusiastically. Max one day realized his brothers have some hobbies yet he does not have even one himself. He sits down to think then finally decides he wants to collect words this words end up making him realize his dreams of writing a story his brothers are even taken aback and are support there was a lot of creativity in the style used to convey the message the brainchild should receive a standing ovation.
The third was mainly targeted on older children, able to make decisions. The theme is on the fact that parents should realise our dreams and be supportive. Quite intense don’t you think? The boy was being raised by a single parent as his mother was dead. He is an only child who finds it hard to relate with his father. Probably some of you have been or are going through something close to this. Do not lose courage but be determined.
My recap was on three more films with related themes but on diverse cultures and origins. It is about growing up and the challenges that come with it. Boys recognise the opposite sex, girls being more conscious about themselves and so on. We all have to go through it sadly
About the Reporter:
Nancy Musyimi, 19, is a student at Metropolitan College, Nairobi
Another lovely day in Kenya, where the climate is hot and cool. Lola’s workshop kicks off at around nine in the morning. I salute my colleagues and we catch up on the previous night’s happenings. The director Mr.Ogova greets us and leaves us with the day’s instructions, “Go to the Alliance Française auditorium and do your work,” he says.
My colleagues choose to sit at the front of the auditorium where it’s most uncomfortable for me. So I remain desolate but vigilant at the rear seats. The first film was full of art. There were mouldings which had been animated. The origin is South America. This was most fascinating for me as I later came to know the pros and cons on the production. They were actually real mouldings made by children contrary to my thoughts. The theme was very captivating though. It was about learning to be helpful and friendly; to love your neighbour as you love yourself!
The second one was titled, ‘Max’s words.’ The theme was on finding out what you love and doing it enthusiastically. Max one day realized his brothers have some hobbies yet he does not have even one himself. He sits down to think then finally decides he wants to collect words this words end up making him realize his dreams of writing a story his brothers are even taken aback and are support there was a lot of creativity in the style used to convey the message the brainchild should receive a standing ovation.
The third was mainly targeted on older children, able to make decisions. The theme is on the fact that parents should realise our dreams and be supportive. Quite intense don’t you think? The boy was being raised by a single parent as his mother was dead. He is an only child who finds it hard to relate with his father. Probably some of you have been or are going through something close to this. Do not lose courage but be determined.
My recap was on three more films with related themes but on diverse cultures and origins. It is about growing up and the challenges that come with it. Boys recognise the opposite sex, girls being more conscious about themselves and so on. We all have to go through it sadly
About the Reporter:
Nancy Musyimi, 19, is a student at Metropolitan College, Nairobi
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