Kindred

A prime example of immersive storytelling, Kindred tells the incredible true story of the brave non-binary parent who helped redefine the meaning of family in the UK. Bambou Kenneth's directorial debut highlights the unique challenges faced by non-binary parents in the country's outdated adoption process.

From the Main Square

Encircling its central square, a new town emerges in all its diversity. A crossroad of stories, edifications, hopes, and conflicts altogether. Social ties and cultures take root. People nurture sympathy and care for their equals, but also animosity towards those who are different. It does not take long for an ‘us versus them’ atmosphere to take over. From the Main Square is an interactive VR experience that invites the viewer to witness the rise and fall of a divided society. A civilization blossoms, with all its contradictions, only to become a danger to itself.

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2023

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From the Main Square

• Pedro Harres
• Germany, 2021
• 19 min.

Encircling its central square, a new town emerges in all its diversity. A crossroad of stories, edifications, hopes, and conflicts altogether. Social ties and cultures take root. People nurture sympathy and care for their equals, but also animosity towards those who are different. It does not take long for an ‘us versus them’ atmosphere to take over. From the Main Square is an interactive VR experience that invites the viewer to witness the rise and fall of a divided society. A civilization blossoms, with all its contradictions, only to become a danger to itself.

Kindred

• Bambou Kenneth
• United Kingdom, 2022
• 9 min.

A prime example of immersive storytelling, Kindred tells the incredible true story of the brave non-binary parent who helped redefine the meaning of family in the UK. Bambou Kenneth's directorial debut highlights the unique challenges faced by non-binary parents in the country's outdated adoption process.