LA KORA DE MON PÈRE (MY FATHER’S KORA)
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Souleymane, an Afro-German trans man, travels from Berlin to Dakar for the first time to have his father’s kora repaired. The journey also becomes a quest for self-discovery. Amid the interplay of body, music, tailoring, the sea, faith, and family heritage, he attempts to piece together the fragments of his identity. In the process, he also grows closer to his Senegalese family, particularly his brother Mansour, with whom he shares a passion for sewing. With great sensitivity, the film combines poetic imagery with documentary-style intimacy, offering an intimate perspective on queer life, belonging, and healing. The film celebrated its world premiere at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival.
Presented by Black & Queer NRW
Cooperation: Queer Amnesty Köln & Ballroom NRW
LA KORA DE MON PÈRE (MY FATHER’S KORA) Direction: Ayeman Aymar Esse, DCP, OmeU, 87 min
Guest
Ayeman Aymar Esse is an award-winning Beninese director based in Berlin. His debut feature LA KORA DE MON PÈRE premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in 2026. Through poetic and metaphorical documentaries, he explores questions of identity, memory, and transmission with a distinctive visual and sonic approach. Esse collaborates on a wide range of artistic projects across Africa and Europe, producing creative films and hybrid visual works. He is actively engaged in the decolonization of cinema spaces and mentoring emerging filmmakers.