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Hello Africa

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Producer(s)	Martin Konzett
Director(s)	Anders Bolin
Release Date	2009
Work In Progress	No
Runtime	42 min
Format(s)	online (full length)
Language(s)	English
Youth Media	No
Educational Materials	Yes

Film Description

Hello Africa is the title of a documentary that illustrates cellphone culture in Africa. It shows images of contemporary Africa with focus on people’s lifestyles, popular culture, habits, activities and opinions in the context of mobile technology usage. The movie portraits individuals from all society: teachers, athletes, vendors, watchmen, musicians and many more. They all have in common that they are connected and have unique stories to tell. Contrasts, strong visuals and a cool soundtrack presents this theme and, in a broader sense, aims to raise the awareness of the ICT4D movement.

“Very impressive stuff (..) Excellent documentary.” / Erik Hersman

“Great editing, combined with priceless on-the-ground footage and perspective,
gives a wonderful flavour of some of the entrepreneurial activity spurred on by the arrival of
mobile technology.” / Ken Banks

“I really like how it leaves you feeling positive too. So many documentary films don’t.” / Jody Knueppel