‘Le Spectre de Boko Haram - Cyrielle Raingou’

The Far North Region of Cameroon, bordering Nigeria, lives under military protection, threatened by murderous terrorist incursions. In the village of Kolofata, Mohamed, Ibrahim and Falta — indirect victims of Boko Haram — attempt to create a new future for themselves. Cyrielle Raingou’s camera captures the unfailing vitality of these children as they go to school and look after their herds.

Screenwriter and filmmaker Cyrielle Raingou (Cameroon) has a Master’s degree in law and documentary filmmaking. She uses legends, metaphors and symbolism to tell stories about cultural identities in Africa, their promotion on an international scale and the economic interest it raises. After two short movies that toured the world, Le Spectre de Boko Haram is her first feature documentary.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with the film director, moderated by Lyse Ishimwe (Recognition’s founder and curator). 

​​​​​​​This event is a co-creation with Recognition, in the framework of FIFF.