Seven minutes of animation and performance reveal how Western beauty standards affect African women's views of themselves.
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Seven minutes of animation and performance reveal how Western beauty standards affect African women's views of themselves.
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Ng’endo Mukii uses animation and performance to address beauty standards in "Yellow Fever." The film focuses on the experiences of African women grappling with societal pressures to conform to Western ideals. It depicts practices like hair-straightening and skin-lightening, revealing how these trends affect self-perception. Mukii's work combines experimental techniques to illustrate the cultural and historical factors that contribute to discomfort in one's own skin. The short film runs for seven minutes and was released in 2012.
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Why Watch
- See how Western beauty standards affect African women.
- Meet Ng’endo Mukii, a notable Kenyan filmmaker.
- Find out about skin-lightening practices in Africa.
Did You Know
- The film has a duration of 7 minutes.
- Ng’endo Mukii is the director of the film.
- The film won an award for its artistic approach.
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Who directed the short film Yellow Fever?
Ng’endo Mukii, a Kenyan filmmaker, directed the short film Yellow Fever.
What year was Yellow Fever released?
Yellow Fever was released in 2012.
How long is the duration of Yellow Fever?
The duration of Yellow Fever is 7 minutes.
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