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The Present tells the story of Yousef, played by Palestinian actor Saleh Bakri, who decides to go with his daughter to buy a gift for his wife on their wedding anniversary. However, the task of shopping for the gift is made almost impossible because of the challenges of life under occupation.
The film made its world premiere at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in February 2020 and won the audience award.
For Best British Short, it will be competing against
Miss Curvy by Ghada Eldemellawy,
Lizard by Akinola Davies Jr,
Spire chronicles his journey in Uncomfortable Laughter
December 30, 2020
Last week,
The Observer cartoonist Dr JIMMY SPIRE SSENTONGO released a book about his journey as a cartoonist. The 116-page book is a collection of some of his most famous satirical cartoons that mostly portray the relationship between the state and citizens, oppressed and their oppressors as well as societal humour, writes Ernest Jjingo.
In his book about his journey as a cartoonist, Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo roots his humour from his mother whom he describes as a tough woman. But he and his siblings would always find their way around her toughness by laughing and making fun of her especially at a distance.