In a remote lake of Uganda, girls who were getting pregnant before marriage were abandoned on the tiny island of Akampene, aka Punishment Island. Here most died, but some were saved by men in search of free brides.
Laura Cini, an Italian filmmaker, went to the area on 2011 to look for survivors. The mission was successful and now she completed a hour documentary on the story which was supported by crowdfunders and the Italian Ministry of Culture. Premiering soon.
Wednesday 22 August 2012
The island
In remote South Western Uganda, in the middle of a stunning volcanic lake, the tiny island of Akampene is disappearing from the face of the Earth. Before that happens, it has an important story to tell...
Wow! I'm very curious...
ReplyDeleteHope to have some news about this project soon!
ReplyDeleteYou will indeed! Thanks for your support in the meanwhile!
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