Caterpillars
Makongo
Synopsis
Elvis Sabin’s assured debut follows Albert and André, two Central African Aka Pygmies, as they attempt to establish a new education system in their forest community. The last in their village still attending school, they are determined to pass their knowledge on, holding classes for other Aka children every afternoon. But their project requires funding and they are counting on the year’s caterpillar (known as “Makongo”) harvest to provide much needed income. Evocatively capturing the visual and sonic textures of the forest, Makongo is a layered ethnographic study of two men working to build a sustainable future for their community.
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Makongo Trailer - Open City Documentary Festival
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-18
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino
- Original Title
- Makongo
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Central African Republic, Italy
- Release Date
- 12/09/2020
- Spoken Languages
- Sango, French
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino
Department Leadership Roster
Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino
Director
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What is Caterpillars about?
Elvis Sabin’s assured debut follows Albert and André, two Central African Aka Pygmies, as they attempt to establish a new education system in their forest community. The last in their village still attending school, they are determined to pass their knowledge on, holding classes for other Aka children every afternoon. But their project requires funding and they are counting on the year’s caterpillar (known as “Makongo”) harvest to provide much needed income. Evocatively capturing the visual and sonic textures of the forest, Makongo is a layered ethnographic study of two men working to build a sustainable future for their community.
Who directed Caterpillars?
Caterpillars was directed by Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino.
Who stars in Caterpillars?
The principal cast of Caterpillars includes Not specified.
When was Caterpillars released and how long is it?
Caterpillars was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.