Mama Colonel wins two prizes in Berlin

“Mama Colonel/Maman Colonelle” by Dieudo Hamadi has received the  “TAGESSPIEGEL READERS PRIZE FOR THE BEST FILM IN THE FORUM SECTION” & “ECUMENICAL JURY PRIZE FOR SUCCEEDING IN PORTRAYING ACTIONS OR HUMAN EXPERIENCES THAT ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE GOSPELS, OR IN SENSITISING VIEWERS TO SPIRITUAL, HUMAN OR SOCIAL VALUES “

Juries comment

“Dieudo Hamadi gives a closer look to the subject points to the dramatic amount of violence and shows the potential for a reconstructural community of survivors for hope that emerges”  = ECUMENICAL JURY

“Under Congolese director’s Dieudo Hamadi’s attentive gaze, the camera bears witness to how Maman Colonelle battles violence against women and children and organizes solidarity in an impressive way “ = TAGESSPIEGEL JURY

Plot

The film is at once a tribute to a heroine of our times and the document of a true achievement with respect to civilisation

Producers

Christian Lelong, Cinédoc Films in France and Kiripi Katembo Siku, Mutoto Productions from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sales Agent

Stephan Riguet, Andana Films - France