Cambridge African Film Festival at The Ritzy, Brixton (films + live bands)

CAMBRIDGE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL 2005

4th CAMBRIDGE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL ON TOUR

REFLECTING AFRICA
23 May – 30 May 2005

The Ritzy Cinema
Brixton Oval SW2 1JG
3 min walk from Brixton tube

Info 020 7733 2229
Bookings 08707 55 00 62
Online bookings via The Ritzy website at www.picturehouses.co.uk

CAFF AT THE RITZY WEB PAGE
www.picturehouses.co.uk/site/cinemas/ritzy/caff.htm

We are delighted to bring you the best of contemporary African cinema from across the continent – handpicked from FESPACO 2005 – as well as a fabulous programme of live African musical events every night of the festival in the Ritzy Café (Upstairs at The Ritzy). For more information on the history and mission of the festival, please see our website:

www.cambridgeafricanfilmfestival.co.uk

MONDAY 23 MAY, 7pm
LITTLE DREAMS (15)

& live in The Ritzy Café:

Mon 23 May – Wabalozi Wa Rumba
A potent mix of acoustic guitar and congas with guest musicians joining the line-up, WWR kick off our week long African music festival in the Ritzy Café. 8pm – 11pm FREE

TUESDAY 24 MAY 7pm

SHORT FILM PROGRAMME ONE (15)
SAFI, LA PETITE MÈRE
BE KUNKO
KARE KARE ZWAKO – MOTHER’S DAY

& live in The Ritzy Café:

Tue 24 May – MAUDOU N'DIAYE CISSOKHO AND THE BROTHERS BAB
World Class Senegalese kora player Maudou N'Diaye Cissokho teams up with violinist Max Baillie, percussionist Hans Sutton and cosmical mysticographer Andre Marmot for an uplifting combination of traditional Mandinka songs, European baroque music, drumming extravagance and spoken word featuring guest poets. Fresh from tours to Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso, the band are bouncing and this is a night not to be missed.
8pm – 11pm FREE

WEDNESDAY 25 MAY, 7pm
Belonging (PG)
AND
ASK ME I’M POSITIVE (15)

& live in The Ritzy Café:

Wed 25 May - DJ ERIC SOUL PRESENTS AFROGROOV feat. Special Guest tbc
Afrogroov continues in its tradition of providing a forum for semi-acoustic up and coming talent, crews and collectives from the African diaspora. On a fortnightly basis DJ Eric Soul spins us a mix that takes in Dakar, Rio, London, Paris and many more ports of call. Following in the footsteps of Khethi, Sanchita Furruque and D’Banj, each night includes a guest performer adding the vital live ingredient for the evening’s proceedings.
8pm – 11pm FREE

THURSDAY 26 MAY, 7pm
HOLLOW CITY (15)
UK PREMIERE.

& live in The Ritzy Café:

Thu 26 May – Mahjoon
Mahjoon play original music drawing on middle eastern, gypsy and indian influences. The latest addition to London´s thriving global-electro scene, they combine oud / clarinet / bass clarinet / flute with percussion, samples and loops. 8pm – 11pm FREE

FRIDAY 27 MAY, 7pm
TASUMA (PG)

& live in The Ritzy Café:

Fri 27 May – Imzad
Anyone familiar with the rhythms, sounds and traditions of North African music will not want to miss this one...
8pm - 11pm FREE

SATURDAY 28 MAY, 7pm
FORGIVENESS (15)

& live in The Ritzy Café:

Sat 28 May - DJ ERIC SOUL PRESENTS AFROGROOV feat. Special Guests tbc
8pm – 11pm FREE

SUNDAY 29 MAY, 7pm
KELTOUM'S DAUGHTER (15)

& live in The Ritzy Café:

Sun 29 May - DJ ERIC SOUL PRESENTS AFROGROOV feat. Special Guests tbc
8pm – 11pm FREE

www.ritzycinema.co.uk

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Co-promotion with Out of Africa

Out of Africa and into the West End
(Carnaby Street)

As part of Africa 2005, OUT OF AFRICA, the groundbreaking alternative stage show, will
be taking to the streets of Carnaby from 23rd-30th May to host a FREE street festival celebrating African culture. The week-long party, OUT OF AFRICA, promises to be an all singing, all dancing assault on the all senses.

Visit www.outofafrica-london.com for full details