Scene from the film Call Me Uncle

Audience award: 28. Ji.hlava IDFF // Short Joy

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Call Me Uncle

Direction
Year 
2023
Country
  • Tanzania
Duration
10min 
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Subtitles 

When Tanzanian queer musician Tofa Jaxx discovered a brochure on AIDS in 2004, he decided to contact trans activist Aunty Ali, who knew from a young age that she was different from others. In a frank, extremely personal conversation, she then confides about her coming out, her love for men, or her experiences with prostitution and HIV.

"Tanzanian customs and traditions do not acknowledge homosexuality, nor do they want to. They are contradictory and cold hearted because they are the ones who birthed us.” — Aunty Ali

Details

  • Original title
    Niite Mjomba
  • Direction
  • Duration
    10 min (1-15 min.)
  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    • Tanzania
  • Colour
    • Colour

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