Lola (2023), film still

Lola

2023 • International Short
Filmmaker: Merlin Philippe

About this Short Film

#Group #Medical Disability #Miracle #Perception, Viewpoint #Physical Disability #Teenager Child #Teenagers #Wheelchair

Lola, directed by Merlin Philippe (Malawi, 2023), is a short film presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film explores themes of perception, viewpoint and the idea of miracle through depictions involving teenagers, group dynamics and life with physical and medical disability. Wheelchairs and mobility appear as elements that shape how characters are seen and how they see each other. Where narrative details are spare, Lola offers moments that invite audiences to consider ability, community and everyday resilience. It is a thoughtful addition to the festival's programme, continuing our commitment to films that highlight diverse experiences of disability.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Category: International Short
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Merlin Philippe

Film Transcript

Imlolonyona. Mwaidyi yu mpano makani kwa hiva. Safuongakumlakia. Africa, Africa… It's a long way… With my trauma… Hiu chango mkoni sa ya mili. Kwa kwa hila ziku, nanimizwa. Kwa hila ziku, nanimizwa. Kwa hila ziku, nanimizwa. Kwa hila ziku, nanimizwa. Kwa hila ziku, nanimizwa. Kwa hila ziku, nanimizwa. Kwa hila ziku, nanimizwa. Kristale Prekomenu waijona vya ni Lola milipawa. milipawa? li. Maha kuzuli ya hii? Nini mam tandaha binibuwa KA FAZE KAOKO. Ni ni kuftizi lataka diao na kwamba Mmeleke Buko na lobo. Mzunguli Mpeleka.

Filmmaker

Merlin Philippe is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Merlin Philippe.

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34 comments
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delva dor 14/08/2023

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alexy mc 13/08/2023

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Eliza Bella 13/08/2023

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Zoom Afrika 13/08/2023

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Merlin Prod 13/08/2023

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Cosmas Mputu 13/08/2023

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Gadi Alain 12/08/2023

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kiza feza 12/08/2023

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ibungu dorcas 12/08/2023

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ot yi 12/08/2023

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uhana agatha 11/08/2023

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Chanceline Nyota 11/08/2023

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Queen esther Joviale 11/08/2023

Big'up my dear Mungu amutanguliye mbele

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Wendy Duke 11/08/2023

I love the colors and the framing of the shots. Beautiful

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yuyu tre 10/08/2023

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kevine buit 10/08/2023

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Mbilizi Adrien 9/08/2023

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Faraja Dunia 9/08/2023

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Ruben Jein 9/08/2023

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gloire maza 9/08/2023

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katoto charlene 9/08/2023

congratulation man for this short film lola

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deba dieudonne 9/08/2023

nice film brother

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mabilo tambwe 9/08/2023

Nice film

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magos lui 8/08/2023

good film

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danniela shopping 8/08/2023

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Kilosho Freddy 8/08/2023

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benny alice 8/08/2023

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zacharie pinda 8/08/2023

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eljos mputu 8/08/2023

NICE MOVIE LOLA

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afriland projection 8/08/2023

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kwetu art activism 8/08/2023

congratulation my Director for this short film LOLA

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andrew dasylva 8/08/2023

nice

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Shadrick Chibalo 8/08/2023

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Kay Andre vamour 8/08/2023

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