GhostlandSimon Stadler

A traditional African tribe visits Europe and lends us their perspective so we can observe ourselves the way they do. A warm and funny reflection on our habits and lifestyle through the eyes of one of the oldest cultures on our planet.

The life of the Ju / Hoansi tribe is under severe pressure. The nomadic hunter gatherers of the Kalahari Desert will have to adapt their ancient lifestyle. The Namibian Government has banned hunting, the endless plains of the Kalahari are now littered with fences and the tribe is forced to settle down in houses.

Director Simon Stadler is a historical anthropologist and is fascinated by ancient cultures and the changes they undergo. In "Ghostland" he turns the tables: what starts out as a look at their ancient culture turns into a compelling reflection on our own culture. The trip to Europe not only makes for a funny culture shock, almost like a documentary version of "The Gods Must Be Crazy." Gradually the study object becomes the explorer and the tourist attraction becomes the tourist. We face a mirror in which our modern rituals and "civilized" world suddenly  look very unusual. It is as if we encounter ourselves for the first time, through the eyes of an almost extinct, ancient culture.



Africa Society

Vertoond op editie(s) 2016
Screened at edition(s) 2016

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Directed by Simon Stadler
Germany
88 min.
Ju'hian
Subtitles: English

Programme

Festival favorites*

credits
Director

Simon Stadler

Producer

Simon Stadler

Production company

Cameleon Film

Cinematography

Simon Stadler

Editing

Andre Broecher

Music

Matthias Raue, Boris Assmann, Trance Fair

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