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Naked Reality

Presented by Harvard Film Archive at Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge MA

Apr 07 2024
Naked Reality

An Afrofuturistic dystopian fable shot in black and white, Naked Reality is a mise en abîme of Jean-Pierre Bekolo’s philosophical and aesthetic exploration of his cinematic universe.

Wanita leaves her home one morning, unaware that her morning prayer to the ancestors has initiated her journey to Dimsi, the land that cannot be seen. In search of a new identity, Wanita is propelled 150 years into the future, into a world dominated by immortals, where African cities have become gigantic megalopolises. An Afrofuturistic dystopian fable shot in black and white, Naked Reality is a mise en abîme of Jean-Pierre Bekolo's philosophical and aesthetic exploration of his ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

$10 - Regular Admission / $8 - Non-Harvard Students, Harvard staff and Senior Citizens

Free for all Harvard students with a valid photo ID.

Discounts apply for Harvard Film Archive Members

Tickets available online or 30 minutes before showtime at the cinematheque on the lower level of the Carpenter Center.

LOCATION

Harvard Film Archive

Harvard Film Archive Cinematheque, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

PARKING INFO

Although parking in Cambridge is difficult (most of the surrounding streets have restricted parking for Cambridge residents only), metered parking on Broadway and Harvard Streets, as well as the rest of Harvard Square, is free after 8pm. Film-goers are encouraged to use public transportation, particularly the MBTA Red Line.

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