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202013 minGdoc-short

Nateni, My Identity

202013 minGdoc-short

A 13-minute film follows a person's search for their identity through the cultures of their Goun father and Natemba mother.

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Senakpon Zannou

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A 13-minute film follows a person's search for their identity through the cultures of their Goun father and Natemba mother.

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Senakpon Zannoudirector

Senakpon Zannouwriter

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Nateni seeks to understand her identity through her parents. Her father is Goun and her mother is Natemba. The 13-minute documentary, released in 2020, focuses on her quest to learn about her cultural background. It addresses the need for individuals to assert themselves through their cultural heritage. The film aims to inspire others to embrace their own identities.

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