Resetting Birds’ Memories (2021)

Resetting Birds’ Memories tells the story of Kinaxixi Square in the centre of Luanda. The square will come to life trough the body of an actress. This square symbolises the violent past, with successive rulers placing monuments to themselves on it, glorifying their ideologies. Kia Henda reveals the relationship between pre-colonial Angola and the present-day nostalgic view of that era. The performance has a political layer, but is not a literal illustration of this history. Rather, the poetry of this work invites to reflect on the perpetual changing world. Changes that are often represented through monuments in public space.

Director: Kiluanji Kia Henda
Runtime: 40 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resetting Birds’ Memories about?
Resetting Birds’ Memories tells the story of Kinaxixi Square in the centre of Luanda. The square will come to life trough the body of an actress. This square symbolises the violent past, with successive rulers placing monuments to themselves on it, glorifying their ideologies. Kia Henda reveals the relationship between pre-colonial Angola and the present-day nostalgic view of that era. The performance has a political layer, but is not a literal illustration of this history. Rather, the poetry of this work invites to reflect on the perpetual changing world. Changes that are often represented through monuments in public space.
Who directed Resetting Birds’ Memories?
Resetting Birds’ Memories was directed by Kiluanji Kia Henda.
How long is Resetting Birds’ Memories?
Resetting Birds’ Memories has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).