Gertrude Malizana

Every morning, a work-obsessed guy finds a mango on his doorstep. In his investigation to find out who’s been leaving them and why, he uncovers an unexpected wake-up call linked to his childhood.

Apostles of Cinema follows Frank, DJ Black, and Rehema — three devoted film workers in Tanzania — as they reintroduce a classic piece of the country’s film history to their audiences of working class cinephiles. We join them, alongside Maangamizi: The Ancient One (2001), on a journey through the labyrinth of informal libraries, studios, and cinemas that exist to keep film and film culture alive. A testament to the profound cultural value of film when made truly accessible.