Lula Ali Ismaïl: Pioneer of Djibouti Cinema | la First Lady du cinéma djiboutien by/par Clarisse Juompan-Yakam

Lula Ali Ismaïl:

Pioneer of Djibouti Cinema  |  Pionnière du cinéma djiboutien

 

Text and image source: Jeune Afrique. “Lula Ali Ismaïl la First Lady du cinéma djiboutien cinema” by Clarisse Juompan-Yakam. Translated from French by Beti Ellerson.

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Lula Ali Ismaïl will begin filming Dhalinyaro, the first feature film from Djibouti, which depicts the daily life and hopes of the young women of her country.

She decided to give fiction a life in her home country. After Laan, the first short film ever made by a Djibouti filmmaker, this year Canadian-based Lula Ali Ismaïl will present to her homeland its first feature film, Dhalinyaro. A co-production of 800 000€ - Canadian, French, Djibouti (160 000€) and Senegalese, in partnership with the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF).

Starting in October 2014, the seven-week film shoot will take place entirely in Djibouti. While she concedes that it is a challenge, and above all a heavy responsibility, she is not at all daunted by it. Currently, during scouting in Djibouti, the thirty-year old, who has been navigating for the past four years between Paris, Montreal and the continent, says that she relies on experienced partners, such as independent producer Gilles Sandoz from France.

In a country with neither a space nor infrastructure dedicated to cinema, she also welcomes governmental support. "There is a real political will to revive this cinema", asserts Lula Ali Ismaïl, the youngest of a family of eight. "This is exciting!"

Source: Jeune Afrique. “Lula Ali Ismaïl la First Lady du cinéma djiboutien cinema” de Clarisse Juompan-Yakam | 24/01/2014.

Lula Ali Ismaïl tournera en octobre le premier long-métrage djiboutien, Dhalinyaro, qui évoque le quotidien et les espoirs des jeunes filles de son pays.

Elle a décidé de donner vie à la fiction dans son pays d'origine. Après Laan, le premier court-métrage jamais réalisé par un cinéaste djiboutien, Lula Ali Ismaïl - aujourd'hui installée au Canada - offrira cette année à sa terre natale son premier long-métrage, Dhalinyaro, une coproduction - de 800 000 euros - canadienne, française, djiboutienne (160 000 euros) et sénégalaise, en partenariat avec l'Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF).

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(Re)Discover: Lula Ali Ismaïl

Lula Ali Ismail

(Re)Discover: Lula Ali Ismail

Lula Ali Ismail is a director and screenwriter from Djibouti who lives and works in Canada.

Articles from the African Women in Cinema Blog:

 

Lula Ali Ismaïl : Laan | Les Copines | Girlfriends
https://africanwomenincinema.blogspot.com/2013/02/fespaco-2013-lula-ali-ismail-laan-les.html

Dhalinyaro by/de Lula Ali Ismail (Djibouti) – Village Cinéma Numérique Ambulant | “Digital Mobile Cinema”
https://africanwomenincinema.blogspot.com/2019/02/fespaco-2019-cna-dhalinyaro-byde-lula.html

Lula Ali Ismaïl: Pioneer of Djibouti Cinema
https://africanwomenincinema.blogspot.com/2014/01/lula-ali-ismail-pioneer-of-djibouti.html

Call for Submissions | Appel à film: IIFF International Images Film Festival for Women | Festival de Film International d’Images pour les Femmes 2014 - Women Alive: Women Of Heart | Femmes vivantes : femmes de cœur (HARARE)

Call for Submissions | Appel à film: IIFF International Images Film Festival for Women | Festival de Film International d’Images pour les Femmes 2014 - Women Alive: Women Of Heart | Femmes vivantes : femmes de cœur (HARARE)

Call for Submissions: IIFF International Images Film Festival for Women 2014 - Women Alive: Women Of Heart: http://icapatrust.org/iiff.htm

Appel à film: IIFF Festival de Film International d’Images pour les Femmes 2014 - Femmes vivantes : femmes de cœur: http://www.imagesfrancophones.org/ficheMurmure.php?no=14099

Media, Film and Gender Advocacy Workshop 24th February to 5 March 2014 (South Africa)

Media, Film and Gender Advocacy Workshop 

24 February to 05 March 2014

Press release:

Recognising the power of visual media to transform societies, Sonke Gender Justice, MenEngage Africa, the Women’s Health and Research Unit (UCT) as well as Steps for the Future and Witness are convening an eight day workshop on the use of film for gender equality and human rights.

This workshop will bring together organisations that make and use films to address a variety of social issues. The Media, Film and Gender Advocacy Workshop will be facilitated by a host of guest speakers who are leaders in the fields of gender, health, human rights, media and film and will build a network of organisations or groups who use film as a tool for social change on the African continent. A key focus area will be the portrayal of men and masculinities in film and media and how these relate to issues of gender equality and human rights.

The hosts are hereby calling for organisations that make films (documentaries, digital stories, amateur or professional) to send a letter of interest which details what films they have made (attaching clips where possible) and explaining how the workshop would be of benefit). This workshop is fully funded including flights, meals and accommodation for the duration of the workshop.  Limited spaces available.

Please address your letter of interest, or any enquiries to Tanya Charles at: tanyac@genderjustice.org.za CORRECTED ADDRESS

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