KATOGO
AFRIKAMERA SHORTS– DIRECTORS’ CHOICE
KATOGO
Noah Grothe
Uganda 2023 I Original Version with English Subtitles I 20 min
MI 13 NOV
20:30 CITY KINO WEDDING
KATOGO is a collage of spontaneous stories that emerge from the unpredictable rhythm of chance encounters and chaotic events. The steps lead from the mysticism of the Ugandan highlands down into the darkness of Kampala’s club underground. A dissonant film that celebrates the beauty of free play.
NOAH GROTHE is an audiovisual artist who has lived in different situations around the world and has collected a wide range of human experiences. His artistic process is based on the belief that the most powerful stories emerge from the collective wisdom and collaborative effort of diverse talents. His aim is to develop an open and vibrant cinematic language characterized by a distinct rawness that encourages (and challenges) understanding and seeks to break through the conventional. This results in multi-layered works that make Grothe an exciting and influential figure in contemporary cinema.