Le magnétisme de Fela Kuti, pionnier de l'Afrobeat, a traversé le temps. Le film réunit des extraits de ses clips historiques et des moments de scènes.
Personne ne représente mieux la musique africaine des années 70 et 80, et son rôle dans la politique post-coloniale, que Fela Kuti. Après avoir envahi le Nigeria, l'Afrobeat se répandit à travers tout le continent et au-delà, et se fit de nombreux ennemis au sein du régime militaire de son pays.

Un film de Alex Gibney, 2014, USA/Nigéria/Royaume-Uni/France, Documentaire, 2h00 mins - Prod: Jigsaw Productions, avec Okayafrica/Okayplayer & Knitting Factory Entertainment

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Acclaimed documentary filmaker Alex Gibney's latest incisive and illuminating feature film "Finding Fela" is a sweeping portrait of the artist as guerilla warrior. Set to the insistent groove of Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti's revolutionary Afrobeat sound, the remarkable story of one man's courageous stand against a corrupt and dictatorial government gives testament to the transformative power of music as a force for social and political change.

Fela's influence spanned the globe as his soaring music and unstoppable spirit transported audiences in the Americas, Europe and, most importantly, throughout Africa. His defiantly vocal opposition to the military regimes destroying his people made him the voice of the oppressed masses-and a target of brutal government retaliation.

Finding Fela features recently rediscovered archival footage of the legendary musician in performance, in interviews and in unguarded private moments, as well as new interviews with family, colleagues and friends for a glimpse of the audacious and dangerous life of a contradictory iconoclast who defined African political thought for more than two decades.

Simultaneously, the film goes behind the scenes to observe the evolution of "Fela!"-the Broadway musical based on his life and work that was nominated for 11 Tony Awards. As the two parallel tales intertwine and merge, they form a nuanced commentary on the crucial role of art in our global society.

Fela's passion for his music and epic crusade for his country's future galvanized a generation of Africans and still stand as a compelling example of the transcendent power of creativity. A unique cinematic experience, Finding Fela is a tribute to every artist who has ever dedicated his or her imagination and personal charisma to unify, educate and motivate the world.

Following the screening, a public discussion will take place as well as a small reception in the cinema foyer.

With financial support by Senatskanzlei der Stadt Berlin.

Media Partners: Africiné, SEV-Magazin, Zentrum Moderner Orient, Club der Freunde von RFI, Berlin Poche, rendez-vous-cine.de, Exberliner, multicult.fm, Art Labour Archives, Planète Métis, Contemporary &, Initiative Schwarze Menschen in Deutschland

Furioser Start ins neue Filmjahr 2015! Berlin Premiere der Doku "Finding Fela" (JAN 14), gefolgt von "Ken Bugul - Keiner will sie" (JAN 21) und "Le bonheur d'Elza" (JAN 28) - das alles im Januar! Im Februar freuen wir uns auf die Deutschlandpremiere von "The Man from Oran" von Lyes Salem (FéV 18) !

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