Majini
Best Short Student Fiction
Joshua Neubert, Victor Muhagachi
Germany,
Fiction,
Swahili,
00:18:45
Fari (13) is afraid of deep water. He admires his older brother Danford (17), who goes fishing with their father every day to provide for the family. When their father falls ill, Fari must take his place on the boat. Fearing they will come home empty-handed, Danford steers the boat further and further out to sea. Alone on the open waters, the boys get caught up in an increasingly dangerous masquerade of masculinity.
Film block:
STUDENT FICTION / ON YOUTH AND GROWING PAINS
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 2
- Language Swahili
- Country Germany
- Genre Fiction
- Cinematographer Larius Kieninger
- Scriptwriter Joshua Neubert
- Producer Leon Harms, Fabienne Sailer, Franzis Unger
- Music Peter Albrecht
- Editor Emma Holzapfel
- Cast Omar Sheha Kombo, Shedrack Kwao Waziri
- Animation Sören Schmidt-Clausen, Aaron Eisel
- Year of creation 2025
- Duration 00:18:45
Joshua Neubert (1994) is a German filmmaker who grew up in Tanzania. In 2020, he enrolled in the Fiction Directing program at Filmacademy Baden-Wuerttemberg. He has directed films in Germany, Tanzania and the US, with his latest work Granicа shortlisted at the Student BAFTAs. Joshua is currently in development of his debut feature film.
Victor Muhagachi (1996) is a Tanzanian filmmaker who loves telling stories that matter. He's mixed his eye for beauty with real, raw narratives to create something truly special. Outside the lens, he's all about exploring, passionate about culture and landscapes. When he's not behind the camera, you might find him enjoying sports or planning his next adventure. Victor's work is a reflection of his journey, and he's just getting started.
