Film Lens
Nascent is a 2016 documentary short film co-directed by Lindsay Branham and Jon Kasbe. It focuses on the civil war in the Central African Republic, highlighting the experiences of two children from different religious backgrounds—one Christian and one Muslim. The film presents their efforts to find common ground in a nation previously divided along religious lines.
The film premiered in October 2016 in the United States and has received positive reviews from critics. It was selected for several film festivals, including the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Big Sky Film Festival in 2016. At the Mountainfilm Festival in 2016, Nascent won the Best Cinematography Award, showcasing its visual storytelling.
Why Watch
- •See how two children unite despite religious divides.
- •Find out about the civil war's impact on youth.
- •Meet the filmmakers Lindsay Branham and Jon Kasbe.
Did You Know
•Nascent premiered in October 2016 in the United States.
•The film won the Best Cinematography Award at the Mountainfilm Festival in 2016.
•It was selected for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2016.
•The film is 6 minutes long and produced in the US and Central African Republic.
Perfect For
Central African RepublicReligious conflictChildren's perspectives