Black Europe Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul

Description

The Black Europe Film Festival of Minneapolis/Saint Paul (BEFF MSP) is a celebration of Afro-European cinema debuting in the Twin Cities from January 30 to February 2, 2025.

The Capri welcomes BEFF to North Minneapolis with screenings and a reception on Saturday, February 1.

 2:00: Girl (including a virtual Q&A with director Adura Onashile)

 4:30: Short Film Program: Black Youth in Motion (6 shorts)

 6:30: Reception

 7:30: The Black Sea

**Each screening requires a ticket

Girl

(2023, Minnesota Premiere) + Post-screening Q&A with Director Adura Onashile

Eleven-year-old Ama and her mother, Grace, find comfort in the fragile yet insular world they’ve meticulously built together. However, as Ama’s curiosity and desire for growth begin to challenge the boundaries of their secluded life, Grace is forced to confront a past she’s long tried to bury.

Following the screening, Girl‘s director, Adura Onashile, will join us virtually from the UK for an engaging conversation about her moving film and her creative journey.

 

Black Youth in Motion

(Free Short Film Program) + Post-screening Q&A

Black youth in Europe are going places—moving at their own pace (Run Like We), finding love and joy where others see only stereotypes (Essex Girls), embarking on adventurous quests on lush islands (The Truth About Alvert, the Last Dodo), uncovering roots in the streets of Dublin (Pediment), harnessing their superpowers to stand up to bullies (Blackwool), and riding through the mystery of a Finnish night (The Night Stop).

Join us for a free short film program celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of global Black youth, followed by a virtual Q&A with the directors and talents of these films.

 

The Black Sea

(2024, Minnesota Premiere) + Post-screening Q&A with Lead Actor and Co-Director Derrick B. Harden
Khalid, a charismatic big dreamer from Brooklyn, gets stuck in a small town in Bulgaria after chasing an opportunity for money that goes wrong. Being the only Black guy in the town, he quickly becomes the center of the village’s attention. His New York City street bop is all he has to survive. In
his pursuit to get home he finds connections he never expected, finding love, community, and a way to make his dreams come unexpectedly true.

 

For more information: beffmsp.org and @blackeuropefilmfestival

Parking or ticket questions? Email Jordan at JFlaherty@pcyc-mpls.org

Date & Time

Sun, Feb 2, 2025 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Venue Details

Capri Theater

2027 West Broadway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411

The Capri and PCYC