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Delphine's Prayers (15*)

Chronic Youth Film Festival

,Cinema 2
Still from Delphine's Prayers

Rosine Mbakam continues her exploration of diasporic Cameroonian identity in this devastating documentary of a young woman now based in Brussels.

Delphine’s Prayers is a chilling insight into how certain dynamics of power—first, between men and women, then, between coloniser and colony—persist in destroying the lives of many West African women. We hear of this destruction first-hand in an altogether unfiltered monologue from Delphine—thirty, despondent, though not yet embittered; and still with tales to tell. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we've will not be able to screen the pre-recorded Q&A with Director Rosine Mbakam as planned. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Tagged with: Cinema Chronic Youth 2023

Belgium/Cameroon 2021 dir Rosine Mbakam 91 min CERT 15 

Content warning: This film contains references of assault and trauma that some viewers may find distressing.  

This is screening as part of Chronic Youth Film Festival 2023.

*This film is locally classified.

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.