Everyday Acts of Resilience and Resistance: Imagination and Innovation in the Films of Amil Shivji - Amil Shivji, dir. Vuta N’Kuvute (Tug of War). 2021. 1 hour 32 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions/Big World Cinema. - Amil Shivji, dir. T-Junction. 2017. 1 hour 46 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions/Big World Cinema. - Amil Shivji, dir. Shoeshine. 2013. 24 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how Amil Shivji's films address themes of resilience and resistance within Tanzanian culture.
• Qualitative analysis of narrative and thematic elements in Shivji's films.
• Examination of cultural representations and societal issues depicted.
• Comparison of films across different years to trace thematic evolution.
• Identified recurring themes of resilience and resistance in all analyzed films.
• Highlighted the role of imagination as a tool for cultural expression.
• Demonstrated the unique influence of Tanzanian context on storytelling.

Abstract