INTERFILM 39 International Short Film Festival Berlin
14 - 19 November 2023

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IF 02 Musquiqui Chihying, Gregor Kasper and Yugen Yah – The Lighting / What About Skin Tones? Opening the Black Box of Lighting

Screening and Film Talk between Director Musquiqui Chihying, Producer Gregor Kasper and Actor Yugen Yah.

In this discussion, the filmmakers will present their work "The Lighting" while offering profound insights into the intricate matter of technical bias within the domain of filmmaking. Moreover, they will delve into the exploration of how it mirrors the current geopolitical landscape, particularly concerning technology production supply within the Global South, with a particular focus on the interplay between East Asia and the African continent.

The event will be held in English.

[Contentwarning: Racism, Discrimination]

16.11.23, 13:00h, Pfefferberg Haus 13

Musquiqui Chihying, Gregor Kasper and Yugen Yah – The Lighting / What About Skin Tones? Opening the Black Box of Lighting
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The Lighting

The Lighting

Chihying Musquiqui // Germany, Taiwan, Togo // 2021 // 22:00 min

Documentary, Promotional Work

Togolese photographers are testing devices that can compensate for insufficient exposure when shooting dark skin tones. A newly developed face camera algorithm is very popular on the African continent. And in addition: the production of a kung fu movie with a computer-generated voice of Bruce Lee. [CW: discrimination, racism]