Your Weekly Film Experience

Every Friday - 2, 9, 16 October | 18:00
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre | Windhoek

A new weekly film experience is coming to Windhoek.

Cinema After Six, presented by Trilast Entertainment in collaboration with the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), creates a dedicated weekly space for audiences to discover films, filmmakers and stories from Namibia, Africa and the global African Diaspora.

Every Thursday at 18:00, audiences can expect a diverse programme featuring short films, feature films, documentaries, student productions, independent cinema and experimental works.

MORE THAN A SCREENING

Cinema After Six is about creating a community around film.

The programme aims to connect filmmakers, audiences, creatives, students, cultural institutions and film enthusiasts through the shared experience of cinema. Where possible, filmmakers will be invited to participate in Q&A sessions, discussions and audience engagements, offering audiences an opportunity to connect with the people and ideas behind the films.

AFRICAN STORIES. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS.

With a focus on African voices and stories from the African Diaspora, Cinema After Six provides a platform for diverse cinematic perspectives while encouraging cultural exchange and connections across the creative industry.

The initiative forms part of Trilast Entertainment's broader commitment to supporting Namibia's creative sector, developing audiences for film, creating opportunities for filmmakers and strengthening connections within the wider African and global creative ecosystem.

FILMMAKERS: SUBMIT YOUR WORK

Cinema After Six is open to submissions from filmmakers, producers, film schools, festivals, cultural organisations, production companies and other film-related institutions.

The programme operates as a non-commercial cultural screening platform. Films will only be screened with permission from the relevant rights holder, and no screening fee is charged to selected filmmakers or submitting organisations.

Interested in having your film considered?

[SUBMIT YOUR FILM]
Complete the official Cinema After Six Film Submission Form.

COME THROUGH. WATCH SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

Whether you're a film lover, creative, student, industry professional, culture enthusiast or simply looking for something different to do on a Thursday evening, Cinema After Six invites you to watch, discover, connect and be part of Windhoek's growing film community.

Every Thursday | 18:00
Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre | Windhoek

Cinema After Six
Your Weekly Film Experience

Presented by Trilast Entertainment × Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre

ABOUT TRILAST ENTERTAINMENT

Trilast Entertainment (Trilast ENT) is a Namibian-founded Pan-African media and entertainment initiative working across film, cinematography, sound, music, writing, storytelling, podcasts, television, publishing, pop culture, education and events. The initiative focuses on creating platforms and opportunities that empower creatives, amplify African stories and contribute to the development of Namibia's creative industry.

ABOUT THE FRANCO-NAMIBIAN CULTURAL CENTRE

The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) is a leading cultural institution in Namibia, providing a platform for cultural exchange, artistic expression, education and engagement across creative disciplines. Through its collaboration with Trilast Entertainment, the FNCC provides a home for Cinema After Six and supports the development of a regular space for cinema and film culture in Windhoek.

MEDIA & PARTNERSHIP ENQUIRIES

For media, partnership and programme enquiries, please contact the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre or Trilast Entertainment.

Film Line-up:

2 October - Penda's Dilemma

Synopsis:

Set in modern-day Namibia, in Windhoek and the fictional villages of Sanhoek and Himba Land, Penda’s Dilemma follows the events that unfold when a powerful and wealthy German businessman, Mr. Hans Schnitzel, sets out to expropriate ancestral land belonging to two Indigenous communities after his geologist discovers significant diamond deposits beneath their land.

To achieve his goal, Schnitzel recruits Penda Shipanga, a young and ambitious politician, to do the dirty work on his behalf.

Penda is an influential up-and-coming politician who is struggling financially and still lives with his mother in their small, overcrowded home in Windhoek’s Katutura township. After a failed attempt to win the affection of Nangula, a beautiful but materialistic woman he desires, Penda becomes convinced that the quickest way to improve his circumstances is to accept a lucrative offer from the powerful millionaire, Hans Schnitzel.

Schnitzel instructs Penda to do whatever is necessary to secure the protected Indigenous lands of Sanhoek and Himba Land. In return, Penda is promised a substantial financial payout, as well as funding for his entire political campaign.

 Panel Discussion: Yes, there will be a panel discussion following the screening.