Join us for a special screening of the Belgian-Congolese film Omen, hosted by the duo behind the popular African history podcast It’s a Continent. An audience discussion will follow the film.
Omen is the directorial debut of Belgian-Congolese rapper, Baloji, who masterfully weaves these stories together through his bold visual artistry. The film won the New Voice prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
This magic realist film is a tale of family, relationships, suspicion and belonging. It navigates the thin layer between reality and sorcery to weave a distinct, deeply impressionistic aesthetic. It centres on Koffi, a young Congolese man who travels back to his hometown in Kinshasa to reunite with his family and culture. The complexities abound as four characters bring different worlds and perspectives which intersect through chapters in the film, each adding a new dimension as the narrative unfolds.
About It’s a Continent
Through their podcast, Astrid and Chinny have educated and entertained listeners across more than 120 countries. It’s a Continent goes beyond traditional ‘comfort zones’ of taught history by appreciating the identity of each African nation. In 2022, the duo published It’s a Continent with Coronet, reaching a wider audience. For more information visit
itsacontinent.com
