About this Short Film
Genius (2022) by Raphael Ndabaga, Malawi Presented in the Focus on Ability programme, Genius highlights themes of achievement, art, congenital disability and dwarfism. Warm and encouraging in tone, the short film draws attention to the talents and everyday experiences of people with physical disabilities, including teenagers. Rather than offering easy answers, it invites viewers to notice creative expression, group support and the small acts that build confidence. A thoughtful addition to our international selection, Genius encourages conversations about inclusion, access and what it means to celebrate ability through art.
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Film Transcript
It's a long story. Since the passing on of your mother while in labour during your birth, I tried to propose to so many women for marriage, but none of them accepted to marry me. The first one asked me to kill you so that she could marry me, but I said no. The most recent one denied me simply because she didn't want to give birth to a child with disability, and that's why I'm with you. It's very tough.
Sorry, father.
Thank you.
We are here, guys. They said "next to the filling station", and here we are. Let's look for the place.
Hello. I'm Guamba, the youth leader of ECG of Prophet Bushiri. The rest are our team members. We are here sent by the prophet; he saw your post on his Facebook page. He wants to support your work by giving you a good order.
Have the one who made that picture?
Yes, it is me.
Wow, you're a genius. Hey bro, the prophet wants you to paint this. This is Gaussian Seed, the most beautiful place in Malawi and Africa. He was impressed by your work.
We can make any type of painting. You just have to pay a deposit so that we can buy materials. Then when the work is ready we will let you know. This is 1 million quarter for deposit.
Thank you very much.
Thank you, my son. One million—here is your gift. You are blessed.
Today's lesson is interesting. As you can see, I'm just mixing yellow and red colours.
This guy is genius. Yeah, look at the way he mixes colours.
Teacher, how did you start when making that?
It's easy. You just have to stop by.
Sorry, guys, I know you've been enjoying today's lesson, but your teacher is needed at the bank to sign a cheque to purchase 10,000 litres of cooking oil to be distributed to 10,000 people, so I will go with him. But after lunch he will be back.
Okay, my boss, come—let's go. Bye bye, bye bye, bye.
This guy is really genius.
Filmmaker
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Go ahead brother Raph and his peers. It's so amazing. You gonna win.
The film is good and amazing. It teaches people that everyone can make it despite problems one has
I know you and I know your potential brother do not give up.
Congratulation my my brother very wonderful
I really appreciate you you did a great job
attractive one big up guys
It's so amazing. Keep up the good work
I like this film
Go ahead Raphal
I voted for Genius
Very interesting this movie
In God we trust
This film isfull of most powerful congratulations my Director.
Let God fight on our side
Good Im so happy may God bless you and give you power to proced and fulfill your gaols
Nawakubali sana
Is quality movie and I like it
I wish you all the best mr Ndabaga nothing is impossible if others are doing it. Keep on focusing.
Puisse Dieu vous bnir Raphal Ndabagapour cette inspiration
Great film keep up good work
This is amazing for really keep it up Mr. Raphal nothing impossible to a man like you. i wish you should open a school so that you teach others and me as well.
Un film tap au pro je n'imagine pas une pice joue en Afrique.
Mungu akuongoze kwa kazi ambayo unayo ifanya kaka yangu uzidi kusonga mbele tuko nyuma yako pamoja na mungu
Congratulations
Good work my friends
This movie is amazing It reveals the inspiration focus and dedication of an actor. Great job Raphael
I really love this movie. It's great and inspirational that reveals the focus and dedication of an actor. Well done
Raphaele MDabaga has been one of the best film maker in my area his films are very inspiring and educative. Big up for this big man.
Wow this is beautiful continue the good work
Continue doing a great job sir. You are the front line of our youth development. Great work
I really like this cinema is the best
Best film I have watched in Malawi. I would suggest the Producer to make it long so that we can see what will happen. From this short one congratulations for producing a superb short film
Congratulations this movie left me in tears coz u reminded me everything I have going through in my life thank u so much this is the only movie I watched 3 times a day and I do like it and I love it so much God bless you
super