The King And The People + Director Q&a
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Sun 12 January 2014 // 20:00
Sun 12th January, 8pm, £6/5
Simon Bright, South Africa/Swaziland/UK, 52 minutes, Certificate 18, Subtitled
King Mswati III of Swaziland is Africa's last absolute monarch. As elections take place on 29 September, one man retains power over the state, the law, the land and it's people. Famed for it's glorious annual reed dance when thousands of girls dance topless for the King, this undercover film questions the role of tradition.
The Cube is delighted to welcome director Simon Bright for Q&A at this screening.
Advance tickets now on sale from Here Shop and Bristol Ticket Shop.
Simon Bright, South Africa/Swaziland/UK, 52 minutes, Certificate 18, Subtitled
King Mswati III of Swaziland is Africa's last absolute monarch. As elections take place on 29 September, one man retains power over the state, the law, the land and it's people. Famed for it's glorious annual reed dance when thousands of girls dance topless for the King, this undercover film questions the role of tradition.
The Cube is delighted to welcome director Simon Bright for Q&A at this screening.
Advance tickets now on sale from Here Shop and Bristol Ticket Shop.