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‘Bantu Mama’ Review: Ivan Herrera’s Dominican Republic Oscar Entry

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An Afro-European woman connects with her roots in Bantú Mama, the Dominican Republic’s entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar.

Co-written and directed by Ivan Herrera, it’s was picked up by Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing. It’s a compelling drama featuring a strong performance from Clarisse Albrecht, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

Albrecht is Emma, a French woman of African origin who takes a risky trip to the Dominican Republic. What initially looks like an exotic holiday becomes tense as she attends a shady assignation and prepares to fly back to France.

Her nerves are palpable as she takes a deep breath and heads for customs and immigration – and it seems she had good reason to be scared.

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