Cedric Ido, a French/Burkinabe filmmaker, will be on campus for a weeklong residency as the 2018 Africana Artist-in-Residence, starting Monday, April 2.
As part of his visit, Ido will participate in screenings of two of his films “Hasaki Ya Suda” and “Chateau,” being shown as part of the 2018 UNC Charlotte International Film Festival.
A writer, director and actor, Ido grew up in Stains, a small suburban town near Paris. As an actor, he starred in several TV series as well as many films, such as “Mirage at St-Anna” by Spike Lee (2008) and “Les enfants du Pays” (2006).
Ido is known for the 2011 short film “Hasaki Ya Suda” (2011), exhibited worldwide at leading festivals. Set in 2100, the film deals with a world in chaos with residents consumed by terrible hunger, and the last fertile land is the subject of fierce battles. His other films include “The Hounds” (2012), “Twaaga” (2013) and “Chateau” (2017).
“Chateau” is the story of dapperly dressed Charles, nicknamed the Prince. His is the charismatic leader of a group of hustlers that cajole potential clients into the hair salons around Paris’ Chateau d’Eau metro station. However, Charles has dreams of his own – settling down and owning Mourat’s failing barber shop.
“Hasaki Ya Suda” will be shown at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, in the Popp Martin Student Union Theater. A screening of “Chateau” is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, April 6, in the Cone University Center, McKnight Hall.
Ido will lead a discussion of the films following the screenings; both films will include English subtitles.
Faculty, staff and students who are interested in meeting with Ido during his campus residency should email Courtney Singleton (courtney.singleton@uncc.edu) or contact the Africana Studies Department.
Established in 2009, the Africana Artist-in-Residence program, an initiative of the Africana Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, highlights the work of artists whose original perspectives and creative energy advance a deep understanding of the experiences of Africana peoples worldwide.
Previous artists-in-residence include Tayo Aluko, an award-winning performer known for his work on Paul Robeson (2010); John Perpener III, dancer, historian and scholar (2011); Barbara Higgins Bond, an award-winning illustrator (2012); Kasali Akangbe, master woodcarver, folklorist and environmental activist (2013); Baritone Emery Stephens (2014); Tommie Robinson, an award-winning member of the Guild of Charlotte Artists (2015); and Calvin Brown Jr., a noted TV writer/producer (2017).