For 20 years Craig and Damon Foster have been producing films that examine the relationship between humanity and nature, focussing particularly on the understanding of Africa's indigenous heritage. Diviners, healers and hunters openly share their wisdom with the brothers, creating unique film experiences that give audiences an intense insight into the natural and cultural tapestries of the continent.
The opening night presentation on Sunday, 15 February at The Baxter Theatre will be a unique opportunity to enjoy An Evening with The Foster Brothers featuring keynote speaker Anna Breytenbach, the animal communicator, and will be followed by a panel discussion with Anna, Swati, Craig and Damon Foster and guests focusing on the interspecies communications central to so much of the brothers' work.
Sense Africa continues on Monday, 16 February with a special screening of The Animal Communicator at The Labia Theatre with a Q&A with Anna Breytenbach.
Sense Africa will include screenings of all of The Foster Brothers' feature-length documentary films, which have garnered 50 international awards between them. Most screenings will be followed by a Q&A and facilitated audience discussion involving the filmmakers, experts and members of their project teams. Films include favourites, such as The Great Dance and Cosmic Africa, to films never screened in Cape Town, such as Iceman (Lewis Pugh) and Sharkman.
The programme will conclude on Sunday, 22 February with a multimedia presentation by Craig and Damon Foster introducing the brothers' latest venture: The Sea-Change Project. The presentations offer a first opportunity to see some of the inspiring footage and images filmed in False Bay - a newly declared Hope Spot, which will form the basis of a new film and introduce The Sea-Change Foundation.
The full programme includes 11 films with guest speakers and facilitated Q&As and will screen at The Labia throughout the week of 16 to 22 February. Check The Labia programme, www.whileyouweresleeping-sa.com or www.exploringconsciousness.org.za for screening times. Sense Africa is a collaborative project of Exploring Consciousness, While You Were Sleeping and The Labia Theatre.
