Director

Jean-Pierre Bekolo

Cast list

Weza Da Silva       Wanita

Luthuli Dlamini    Poet

Akin Omotoso       Madiba

 

Synopsis

Naked Reality is a bold attempt by Jean-Pierre Bekolo to challenge typical boundaries of filmmaking. The film is relatively short and follows a loose plot, depicting a woman named Wanita, who is searching for her true identity. The film takes place 150 years in the future, when the human race is infected with a virus that only Wanita can cure. By travelling through time, finding information about her DNA, and speaking with ancestors, Wanita embarks on a journey of self-discovery while simultaneously working to save the human race.

Reviews

Vlad Dima, “Waiting for Cinema: Jean-Pierre Bekolo’s Naked Reality (2016),” Bright Lights (Online Film Journal)

Tambay Obenson, “Cameroon: Teaser for Jean-Pierre Bekolo’s New Aro-Futuristic Cinematic Fable, ‘Naked Reality,’ Shadow and Act (Blog)