Mangi Meli Remains
“An old man from Kilimanjaro is missing the head of his grandfather.”
Synopsis
In Old Moshi, Tanzania, a head is missing : the skull of Chief Meli, who fought the German colonial occupation of his territory and was executed in response to his resistance in 1900. This animated film, based on archival sources and oral accounts provided by Chief Meli's grandson, sheds light on the racist roots of physical anthropology and ethnological museums.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konradin Kunze
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarita Lydia Mamseri, Konradin Kunze
- Original Title
- Mangi Meli Remains
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Tanzania
- Spoken Languages
- German, Swahili
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Flinn Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konradin Kunze
Sarita Lydia Mamseri, Konradin Kunze
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Konradin Kunze
Director
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What is Mangi Meli Remains about?
In Old Moshi, Tanzania, a head is missing : the skull of Chief Meli, who fought the German colonial occupation of his territory and was executed in response to his resistance in 1900. This animated film, based on archival sources and oral accounts provided by Chief Meli's grandson, sheds light on the racist roots of physical anthropology and ethnological museums.
Who directed Mangi Meli Remains?
Mangi Meli Remains was directed by Konradin Kunze.
Who stars in Mangi Meli Remains?
The principal cast of Mangi Meli Remains includes Nkwabi Elias Ng'angasamala, Michael Ojake.
When was Mangi Meli Remains released and how long is it?
Mangi Meli Remains was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 12m.