An eight-year-old boy who aspires to be a hero embarks upon a journey to prove his greatness, with unexpected consequences.
A moving insight into childhood where fantasy jostles with reality as a young boy’s imagination transforms and empowers everyday life.
Thank you to Africa in Motion Film Festival for curating this title for our Film Directory.
BAFTA Best Short Film Nomination, 2012
Screened as part of TOAFF14
Amlan Ganguly doesn’t rescue children living in the slums of Kolkata; he empowers them to become change agents, battling poverty and transforming their neighbourhoods
Screened as part of TOAFF13
Stories of nine girls from developing countries show them overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education, and empower themselves and others like them.
Screened as part of TOAFF12
A group of young Arabs employ the internet as a tool to fight against their countries authoritarian regimes
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Africa in Motion (AiM) is an annual African film festival taking place in Scotland, consisting of film screenings and complementary events. Now in its fourteenth year, AiM brings the best of African cinema to Scotland—making it possible for Scottish audiences to engage with African stories and industry professionals from the continent.
