2026  ·  Benin, Switzerland, Germany  ·  Documentary

La kora de mon père (My Father’s Kora)

STATUS: Completed

La kora de mon père (My Father’s Kora)

  • 2026
  • Benin, Switzerland, Germany
  • Documentary
  • German, French, Wolof, Bambara, English
  • English
  • 88 mins
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Souleymane, an Afro-German trans man, travels from Berlin to Dakar to repair his father's kora, and in doing so, himself. A fragile search for harmony between body, sewing, ocean, heritage, and faith.

Credits

Director
Ayeman Aymar Esse
Writer
Ayeman Aymar Esse
Producer
Ayeman Aymar Esse

Tags

Music Identity Heritage Family Documentary

Playlists

Locarno Film Festival 2026