The Movie
As the young painter Alex Keller Fonseca journeys through the forgotten island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, we meet 13 talented people, who share with us their dreams. We will find access to the sources of creativity of artists, and discover how their efforts, despite the uncertainties and obstacles, are worth it. This film will inspire each of us to seize fate by the horns and fulfill our souls by creating something — by giving physical form to our thoughts. [SYNOPIS]
– Kris Haamer & Alex-Keller Fonseca
Alex-Keller Fonseca
At Mama Africa, the central location of the movie.
- Want to see more than still images? We have a full 42-min cut available upon early access. Early Access
Featured Artists
Alex-Keller Fonseca
PainterIf in life you don’t risk it, you may lose many opportunities to reach your dream.
Dio Lima
PainterIt’s not worth being a local iron but a national steel...
Olie Ribeiro
PainterArt and the love of my family saved me.
Catita Dias
PainterThe idea of equality between men and women still doesn’t exist here.
Julio
PainterDon't stop. Continue. Persevere.
Guilherme Carvalho
PainterAll the dreams I had came from here.
René Tavares
PainterYou have to do the work.
Olavo Amado
PainterMake your own opportunities.
Miguel Angel
PainterWe all need to learn and practice.
Leonel Varela
Painter65% of people here know nothing about art.
Nelito Pereira
PainterI want everyone to have a decent home. That would make me happy.
Jesus Quaresma
PainterThis is the point where art emerges.
Nezo
Painter & MusicianArt can be a source of income. The cultural industries are lucrative. Brazil sells a lot of art. Or look at Cuba. Who does not know the rhythms of Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Son? We need to involve the whole Sao-Tomean society. The entrepreneurs. The civil society. To pass a law that would create a tax-credit for the arts.
- The iPad App Features
- 72-minutes of HD-content
- Experience the journey through visual navigation using a map of the islands
- High quality paintings you can save as the background for your iPad