Namibia Future Media Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

Young Namibian nominated for a Académie des Sotigui Award in Burkina Faso

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Alejandro Cooper from Namibia has been nominated for an award at the Académie des Sotigui Award in Burkina Faso for his role in Lukas.

Seen by hundreds of people, commented as 'deeply human', 'a deep dive into the lives of children we see begging at robots' and 'harsh and unapologetic', the film has sparked many debates.
1 Aug 2024 7AM English South Africa Music Commentary · Society & Culture

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