Screening & Discussion #HRWNairobiFilmFest: Words of Witness, Nov 20 2012 @ Alliance

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‘Words of Witness’ by Mai Iskander, Egypt/US, 2012, 1h08 In English and Arabic with English subtitles

Date: November 20, 2012
Venue: Alliance Francaise Auditorium
Time: 6.30 pm

Defying cultural norms and family expectations, 22-year-old Heba Afify takes to the streets to report on an Egypt in turmoil, using tweets, texts and Facebook posts. Heba’s words bear witness to the heady optimism of a country on a path to self-determination, the toppling of a dictator, the difficult transition towards democracy and the celebration of a cultural shift where a younger generation inspired a country to “lead themselves”.

Discussants: Irungu Houghton (Oxfam), Aamera Jiwaji (Nairobi Business Monthly), Philip Thigo (Social Development Network, SODNET)

Paintings Exhibition: Riziki by Tom Ogonga, Nov. 14-30 2012 @ Alliance

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Dates: November 14-30, 2012
Venue: Alliance Francaise, Ground Floor Gallery

This is an exhibition of recent paintings & prints by Ogonga Thom featuring his current body of work where he has combined his ‘typical illustrative paintings & drawings’ while experimenting with conventional printmaking techniques in painting.

He is exploring human relationships while interrogating how humans behave within a space depending on who/what is in that particular space within the threshold of darkness (night-life) as the core theme of his work.

About
Tom is born, raised, schooled, working and living in Nairobi-Kenya
Ogonga Thom is an artist inspired by fashion, music, urban lifestyles and even more fascinated by the controversial city nightlife. All the activities that color the night excite the artist in him and feature prominently as the theme of his work.

He is also involved in project conceptualization & implemenation and writes art-related articles for his blog (thealternativewriter.blogspot.com) and upon request.

Tom has exhibited widely and featured in various public art projects both locally and abroad.

For more information check the Facebook event page

Photo Exhibition: I am 20 Years Old in My Country, Nov. 3-30 2012 @ Alliance

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In 2010, Alliance Française de Nairobi registered Kenya in the first international photography competition launched by the Foundation Alliance Française on the theme ‘J’ai 20 ans dans mon pays’ (I am 20 yrs old in my country).

1400 amateurs from 60 different countries participated and submitted their most beautiful photos on the suject. Selected first at the local level across the 98 participating Alliances Françaises, then at the international level by a professional jury, the best photographs make up this exhibition on the youth of the world. The exhibition was first presented in France then in the United States, South Africa, India and China. It regroups the work of 26 finalists from the around the world.

Don’t miss this exhibition that reveals a new vision of the youth of the world and includes the work of James Otieno, the winner from Kenya.

Comedy: The Hot Mamas, Oct. 19-21 2012 @ Alliance

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The Friends Ensemble invites you to watch arguably, one of the hottest and funniest Comedies ever scripted! The Hot Mamas

Dates: Oct. 19-21, 2012
Venue: the Alliance Française de Nairobi
Time: Friday 6 & 8.30 pm, Saturday 3, 6 and 8.30 pm and Sunday 3 & 6 pm
Tickets: Kshs 500 [0720 861 236 or 0733 720 585] Offer: Get your ticket before October 14, 2012 for only Kshs 400

An uncontrollable crazy, sexy, A-Laugh –A-Line Masterpiece!

This play is strictly for adults only!