“At the heart of ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND is a stirring lament of the exiled South African photographer, is the devastating image of a life deferred.” - Robert Daniels, Screen International
“Watching ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND, you’re moved by a life that veered into tragedy, yet the place it lands lifts you up. More than a great photographer, Ernest Cole captured something essential. By the end you feel the ghost is speaking to you.” - Owen Gleiberman, Variety
In the wake of South African apartheid, Ernest Cole’s lens exposed the stark realities of colonial oppression. His groundbreaking photography captures the struggle for dignity and the indomitable spirit of those resisting white supremacy. Through the lost and found of Cole’s life and work, the vital role of image makers in revolutionary movements is celebrated. (Black Harvest Film Festival lead curator jada-amina) Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Golden Eye, Cannes Film Festival
Official Selection - Black Harvest Film Festival
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