World Cinema
Omen / Augure
Belgium, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Netherlands, France, Germany, South Africa
Directors: Baloji
Director's bio
Baloji is an award-winning musician, filmmaker, a polymath artist , he’s working as art director, costume designer for fashion and other visual art forms. As a filmmaker, Baloji released his first feature film Omen (Cannes official selection 2023) accompanied by a four-part soundtrack where each record is written from the point of view of the main characters. The project is also accompanied by a traveling exhibition project featuring the costume designs and photos of the project. The film Omen follows several short films noticed in the circuit and distributed worldwide such as Zombies (London Film Festival)
Baloji is an award-winning musician, filmmaker, a polymath artist , he’s working as art director, costume designer for fashion and other visual art forms. As a filmmaker, Baloji released his first feature film Omen (Cannes official selection 2023) accompanied by a four-part soundtrack where each record is written from the point of view of the main characters. The project is also accompanied by a traveling exhibition project featuring the costume designs and photos of the project. The film Omen follows several short films noticed in the circuit and distributed worldwide such as Zombies (London Film Festival)
Synopsis
Baloji’s ‘Omen’, follows Koffi, a young Congolese man who returns to his birthplace, Kinshasa, after spending years in Belgium. Ostracized by his family, Koffi must now confront the complexities of his family and culture, exploring the weight of their cultural beliefs. His life becomes intertwined with the fates of four characters accused of being witches and sorcerers.Details of Cast
Eliane Umuhire, Marc Zinga, Lucie Debay, Yves-Marina GnahouaDetails of Crew
Cinematography: Joachim Philippe, Editor: Bertrand Conard, Bruno Tracq, Music:Producer Details
Benoit RolandWriter Details
Baloji, Thomas Van ZuylenStills
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