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| The vast continent of Africa - with over 1000 languages in just 50 countries - suffers constantly from deficiencies in communication. However, since independence in the 1960s a network of local film industries has stubbornly grown up. Africa on Screen - showing at the Ritzy, Renoir and Curzon cinemas - puts together a smorgasbord of the finest sub-Saharan films from the last forty years. In amongst this admirable selection seek out Senegalese director, Djibril Diop Mambety's 1973 benchmark, 'Touki Bouki' - the story of two lovers who dream of escaping to France. In 2006's 'Bamako' the IMF and World Bank are put on trial in a backyard in the Malian capital as everyday life carries on in the background. The film shows off the undoubted talents of director of the moment, Abderrahmane Sissako, who'll be present afterwards for Q & A. This is a gilded opportunity to give yourself an education in the cinema of a continent whose films are still largely unknown. |
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| London Event |
| Jimmy Carr: Rapier Wit |
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Brixton Academy,
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Stockwell Road,
SW9
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7 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| The hardest working man in comedy, Jimmy Carr, brings his acerbic (and often vile) scattergun gags to venues across London this autumn as part of ...More...
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| London Event |
| Jimmy Carr: Rapier Wit |
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Brixton Academy,
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Stockwell Road,
SW9
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7 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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Hotels Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Hotels |
| Church Street Hotel |
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29-33
Camberwell Church Street,
London,
SE5
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33 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| Billing itself as 'a Spanish Americana oasis in the heart of downtown South London', the Church Street Hotel is certainly unique and boutique-y. Frida Kahlo ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Plaza on the River |
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18
Albert Embankment,
London,
SE1
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2.04 miles distance from Africa on Screen
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| Riverside rooms at this modern luxury hotel overlook the River Thames with the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye visible. All apartments ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Black Cultural Archive and Museum |
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378
Coldharbour Lane,
Brixton,
SW9
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13 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| This museum is a valuable resource of information on the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic nature of London's society and culture, with temporary exhibitions on diverse aspects ...More...
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Shopping Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Shopping |
| The Old Post Office Bakery |
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76
Landor Road,
SW9
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13 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| In a former Post Office in Lyham Road, Clapham North, The Old Post Office Bakery set up shop in 1982. That was after they'd been ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Joy Brixton |
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432
Coldharbour Lane,
SW9
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0 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| With its mix of clothes, cards and kitsch toys, Joy is ideal as a gift hunting ground. Even if you object to them calling themselves ...More...
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Dining Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Dining |
| Rosie's Deli Cafe |
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14e
Market Row,
Brixton Market,
SW9
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2 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| The counter at Rosie's Deli Cafe is stacked high with all your unusual culinary requirements. Less run of the mill is the 1950s styling and ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Franco Manca |
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4
Market Row,
Brixton Market,
SW9
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2 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| When Franco Manca say they use slow-rising sourdough to make their pizzas they mean slow-rising. The organic flour, yeast and water sourdough mixture is left ...More...
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Education Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Education |
| Lambeth Connexions Centre |
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Lambeth Directions,
1
Acre Lane,
Brixton,
SW2
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3 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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Leisure Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Leisure |
| Body Alliance |
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88
Atlantic Road,
SW9
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3 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| Pilates, osteopathy, massage, kinesiology, reflexology and other therapies are offered at Body Alliance in Brixton. Body Alliance was set up by Iovana Velasquez who has ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Brockwell Lido |
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Lido Park Gardens,
Brockwell Park,
SE24
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12 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| This excellent community sports facility was built by the London County Council in 1937. And, after a period of closure, Brockwell Lido re-opened in July ...More...
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Pubs Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Pubs |
| The Dogstar |
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389
Coldharbour Lane,
SW9
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2 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| The original DJ Bar continues to boast a sparkling music policy, funky crowd and friendly vibe. International fame ensures the place is crowded each and ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Effra |
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38a
Kellet Road,
SW2
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3 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| By no means your average watering hole; the Effra defies most attempts at description or classification. From the outside it looks like a shabby South ...More...
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Nightlife Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Nightlife |
| Mass |
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St Matthews Peace Garden,
SW2
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3 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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| A night out at this South London hotspot is a truly religious experience. Located in the foundations of a converted church, Mass’s reputation for quality ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Plan B |
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418
Brixton Road,
SW9
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5 minutes distance from Africa on Screen
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Business Near Africa on Screen |
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| London Business |
| Brixton Ritzy Cinema |
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Brixton Oval,
Coldharbour Lane,
Brixton,
SW2
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| London Business |
| Dogstar Brixton |
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389
Coldharbour Lane,
Brixton,
SW9
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