Thu, Jun 21 / 9 pm
Sat, Jun 23 / 5 pm
Wed, Jun 27 / 7 pm
Directed by Christopher Kirkley
2015, Niger, 75 min
Tamashek with English subtitles
From one of the most comprehensive docs on women jazz instrumentalists in USA, Kay Ray’s Lady Be Good to the intimate, dynamic, portrait of the Flaming Lips, The Fearless Freaks, the stunning desert blues guitar playing of Mdou Moctar in Rain the Colour of Blue with a Little Red in It, and lastly don’t miss the eight years-in-the-making portrait of the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans in Bill Evans: Time Remembered.
Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar stars in his first film, a revolutionary story of guitars, motorcycles, cellphones – and the music of a new generation. An homage to Prince’s legendary rock-u-drama Purple Rain, this spirited Niger-set remake is the first ever fictional film made in the Tamashek language. Riding into Agadez on his purple motorcycle, real life Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar must battle fierce competition from jealous musicians, handle family conflicts, endure the trials of love, and overcome his biggest rival – himself. Based on Moctar’s own personal experiences as a “desert blues” musician, his stunning guitar performances will leave you breathless.
Sponsored by the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival.
