Mangi Meli Remains (2020)
An old man from Kilimanjaro is missing the head of his grandfather.
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.
Top Cast
Nkwabi Elias Ng'angasamala
Narrator (Mzee)
Michael Ojake
FAQ about Mangi Meli Remains
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…
When was Mangi Meli Remains released?
Mangi Meli Remains was released in 2020.
What genres does Mangi Meli Remains belong to?
Mangi Meli Remains is categorised as Animation, History.
Who stars in Mangi Meli Remains?
The cast of Mangi Meli Remains includes Nkwabi Elias Ng'angasamala, Michael Ojake.