Mangi Meli Remains (2020)

An old man from Kilimanjaro is missing the head of his grandfather.

Mangi Meli Remains (2020) poster

In Old Moshi, Tanzania, a head is missing : the skull of Chief Meli, who fought the German colonial occupation of his territory and was executed in response to his resistance in 1900. This animated film, based on archival sources and oral accounts provided by Chief Meli's grandson, sheds light on the racist roots of physical anthropology and ethnological museums.

Director: Konradin Kunze
Genre: Animation, History
Runtime: 12 min
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Production: Flinn Works
Country: Germany, Tanzania
Language: Deutsch, Kiswahili
Original Language: sw

Keywords

africa, museum, tanzania, genocide, german colonialism, colonization

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mangi Meli Remains about?
In Old Moshi, Tanzania, a head is missing : the skull of Chief Meli, who fought the German colonial occupation of his territory and was executed in response to his resistance in 1900. This animated film, based on archival sources and oral accounts provided by Chief Meli's grandson, sheds light on the racist roots of physical anthropology and ethnological museums.
Who directed Mangi Meli Remains?
Mangi Meli Remains was directed by Konradin Kunze.
Who stars in Mangi Meli Remains?
Mangi Meli Remains stars Nkwabi Elias Ng'angasamala, Michael Ojake.
How long is Mangi Meli Remains?
Mangi Meli Remains has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Mangi Meli Remains?
Mangi Meli Remains is a Animation, History film.
Where was Mangi Meli Remains produced?
Mangi Meli Remains was produced in Germany, Tanzania.