Encounters South African International Film Documentary Festival
Join Co-Director Lukasz Konopa in an immersive masterclass that investigates the captivating world of Theatre of Violence, offering a unique opportunity to gain insights into the themes and complexities explored in the film, as well as the technical process of making this documentary. Konopa will offer expert analysis of the narrative techniques employed surrounding ethical dilemmas and moral complexities inherent in documenting and representing war and conflict. In addition, this masterclass will consider the intersection between filmmaking, human rights and social justice and how to create impactful documentary storytelling that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Theatre of Violence follows the remarkable journey of Dominic Ongwen, a former child soldier forcibly recruited into Joseph Kony's army at 9-years-old. Decades later, Ongwen finds himself facing indictment by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes, making him the first former child soldier to be held accountable by the ICC. Through a thought-provoking lens, the documentary offers a multifaceted perspective, examining the ICC's standpoint in The Hague alongside the practice of restorative justice in Northern Uganda.
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