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Camilla Nielsson

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President is a new, Oscar-shortlisted feature documentary examining the controversial 2018 presidential election in Zimbabwe through stunningly close access. It’s raw, it's gripping, it’s history in the making and it’s a real story that other nations can witness and learn from. In this episode, Anna unpacks the riveting documentary with its director, Camilla Nielsson. First up, Camilla discusses President as a sequel to her film Democrats, and touches on some of her experiences during the three years of filming. Camilla opens up about the brutal reality and traumatic nature of being caught up in gunfire. She also discusses how Zimbabwean politics affect the women of the nation, and can subject them to violence if they attempt to speak out.Next, Anna is joined by film producer Signe Byrge Sørensen, who co-founded Final Cut for Real, the production company behind the film. Signe talks about the most rewarding parts of making this film and gives advice to female filmmakers and producers around the world. Speaking to Anna alongside Signe is Equity, Inclusion and Diversity consult Patricia Chinyoka, who also founded Women of Zimbabwe, which supports female-led projects in the country. Patricia shares her thoughts on the film and her experience of watching it at the premiere and witnessing the reactions of others. Signe and Patricia then talk about the latest political developments in Zimbabwe.President is available to watch now in UK cinemas and on BBC Storyville from 10pm GMT on the 9th Feb 2022.Become a patron of Girls on Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast  Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno  Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel:  www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive producer: Hedda Archbold. Audio producer: Cam Griff. Assistant Producer: Shanaiya Pithiya. House band: MX Tyrants. This episode was produced in partnership with Final Cut for Real.

President is a new, Oscar-shortlisted feature documentary examining the controversial 2018 presidential election in Zimbabwe through stunningly close access. It’s raw, it's gripping, it’s history in the making and it’s a real story that other nations can witness and learn from. In this episode, Anna unpacks the riveting documentary with its director, Camilla Nielsson. First up, Camilla discusses President as a sequel to her film Democrats, and touches on some of her experiences during the three years of filming. Camilla opens up about the brutal reality and traumatic nature of being caught up in gunfire. She also discusses how Zimbabwean politics affect the women of the nation, and can subject them to violence if they attempt to speak out. Next, Anna is joined by film producer Signe Byrge Sørensen, who co-founded Final Cut for Real, the production company behind the film. Signe talks about the most rewarding parts of making this film and gives advice to female filmmakers and producers around the world. Speaking to Anna alongside Signe is Equity, Inclusion and Diversity consult Patricia Chinyoka, who also founded Women of Zimbabwe, which supports female-led projects in the country. Patricia shares her thoughts on the film and her experience of watching it at the premiere and witnessing the reactions of others. Signe and Patricia then talk about the latest political developments in Zimbabwe. President is available to watch now in UK cinemas and on BBC Storyville from 10pm GMT on the 9th Feb 2022. Become a patron of Girls on Film on Patreon here: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast</a> Follow us on socials: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno</a> Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z</a> Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith. Executive producer: Hedda Archbold. Audio producer: Cam Griff. Assistant Producer: Shanaiya Pithiya. House band: MX Tyrants. This episode was produced in partnership with Final Cut for Real.

Ep 109: Camilla Nielsson on her documentary President & the fight for democracy in Zimbabwe

A presidential election held during a period of extreme political divisiveness. A constitutional democracy under threat by the incumbent president himself. The possibility of a stolen election. These conditions might bring to mind the U.S. in 2020. But Camilla Nielsson’s masterful new observational documentary “President” focuses its unblinking eye on Zimbabwe during the country’s pivotal and turbulent 2018 presidential campaign. Picking up where her widely acclaimed film “Democrats” left off, Nielsson embeds with presidential challenger Nelson Chamisa, a young, charismatic leader dedicated to challenging the corrupt ruling order. The result is a campaign film as riveting and revealing as any you have ever seen.   Speaking to Mike and Ken from her home in Copenhagen during a gloomy fall evening, Camilla shed light on the incredible political journey of Nelson Chamisa and on her own challenging creative process. How did she gain such amazing access to Chamisa and his campaign? How did a small documentary crew manage to outshine the international news media in its coverage? When Chamisa was forced into hiding, how did Camilla pivot and keep shooting? With democracies everywhere under fire, there are no easy answers. But thanks to “President”, we can see what courageous leadership looks like. Released by Greenwich Entertainment, “President” opens in theaters on December 17th.   President is now playing in New York and Los Angeles.   Follow us on twitter @topdocspod Hidden Gem: The Store

A presidential election held during a period of extreme political divisiveness. A constitutional democracy under threat by the incumbent president himself. The possibility of a stolen election. These conditions might bring to mind the U.S. in 2020. But Camilla Nielsson’s masterful new observational documentary “President” focuses its unblinking eye on Zimbabwe during the country’s pivotal and turbulent 2018 presidential campaign. Picking up where her widely acclaimed film “<a href="http://democratsthefilm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Democrats</a>” left off, Nielsson embeds with presidential challenger Nelson Chamisa, a young, charismatic leader dedicated to challenging the corrupt ruling order. The result is a campaign film as riveting and revealing as any you have ever seen. Speaking to Mike and Ken from her home in Copenhagen during a gloomy fall evening, Camilla shed light on the incredible political journey of Nelson Chamisa and on her own challenging creative process. How did she gain such amazing access to Chamisa and his campaign? How did a small documentary crew manage to outshine the international news media in its coverage? When Chamisa was forced into hiding, how did Camilla pivot and keep shooting? With democracies everywhere under fire, there are no easy answers. But thanks to “President”, we can see what courageous leadership looks like. Released by Greenwich Entertainment, “President” opens in theaters on December 17th. President is now playing in New York and Los Angeles. Follow us on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/topdocspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@topdocspod</a> Hidden Gem: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUTJWvdhUV0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Store</a>