Nwa-Mankamana

Laurence Favre – Nwa-Mankamana

Subjective exploration of a Swiss missionary’s archives (films and letters) in South Africa.

Diploma project (2012) by Laurence Favre

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Documentary

Documentary / 28mn

Synopsis

In 1947, Marie Tinguely leaves her homeland to go work in a hospital for the Swiss mission in the South African bush. After her death, the films shot over 25 years as a missionary, as well as some of the letters she wrote are found in a family apartment. I decide to explore them. 

Festivals and Awards

2013