ROCKS takes us into the lives of a group of young girls in East London. Headstrong and energetic 15-year-old Shola, aka Rocks, overcomes all obstacles to take care of her little brother Emmanuel when their mother abandons them. The film was developed collaboratively with the young cast and oozes life-affirming power in every frame. An electrifying playlist and infectious dance moves, whether on the rooftops of the city or on a train ride through London, further add to the sense of empowerment that can be felt throughout, from daily struggles to making plans for the future together. ROCKS is a poignant celebration of solidarity against all adversity because: »Real queens fix each other’s crowns.«
Credits
With: Bukky Bakray, Kosar Ali, D’angelou Osei Kissiedu, Shaneigha-Monik Greyson, Ruby Stokes, Tawheda Begum, Anastasia Dymitrow, Afi Okaidja, Sarah Niles
Script: Theresa Ikoko, Claire Wilson
Cinematography: Hélène Louvart
Edition: Maya Maffioli
Music: Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Producers: Faye Ward, Ameenah Ayub Allen
Intro
Performance: Mursal Heydari und Lydia Uroko
(on 13.07.2021 at Arena Wien)
Trailer
http://www.altitudefilment.com/film/sales/61/rocksKaleidoskop im Stadtkino
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