German movie, ‘Ivie wie Ivie’ screened at the First Feature section of the Nitte International Film Festival (NIFF) may have had a niche audience but the impact was profound!
The movie was appreciated for its take on racism. The story revolves around two Afro-German half-sisters who get closer as they attempt to search for their roots and try to find their identity. It has managed to delve into the protagonist Ivie’s life, showcasing not just her perspective but also of those surrounding her, shedding light on her daily issues with simple forms of racism prevailing in the society.
The movie successfully draws the attention of one of its target audiences – those who understand Germany.
German teachers of Mangaluru were looking forward to the film at NIFF and were amused by the ‘Ivie wie Ivie’ plot.
“Some of the scenes being shown there, we could relate to it through the stories we have heard. So, racism is there,” says one among the audience. Talking about the racism portrayed in the movie, the audience said that the acting and plot seemed natural and relatable since their students narrate similar experiences of simple forms of racism, which is well portrayed in the movie.
(By Ayesha Ayath Aslam, Student, NICO)