Film Lens
Black Out focuses on the nightly routines of school children in Conakry, Guinea, during exam season. As the sun sets, these children embark on a quest for light, traveling to various locations such as the airport and petrol stations to find a place to study. This documentary captures the stark contrast between their aspirations for education and the harsh realities of living in one of the world's poorest countries.
Directed by Eva Weber in 2014, the film runs for 47 minutes and presents a raw look at the determination of these children. It illustrates their struggles and the lengths they go to in order to pursue their education, highlighting the importance of learning in their lives despite the challenges they face.
Why Watch
- •Follow children searching for light in Conakry, Guinea.
- •See how education shapes lives in extreme poverty.
- •Meet the determined students during exam season.
Did You Know
•Hundreds of school children search for light each evening during exams.
•The documentary is set in Conakry, Guinea, one of the world's poorest countries.
•Eva Weber directed Black Out, which was released in 2014.
•The film has a duration of 47 minutes.
Perfect For
Education in developing countriesGuinea's socio-economic issuesChildhood experiences in Africa