Code of Fear
In 2013, journalist and queer rights activist Eric Lembembe was murdered in Cameroon. Shocked by this gruesome murder in his home country, director Appolain Siewe sets out to understand the root causes of homophobia in Cameroon and he soon realises that Lembembe's murder is not an isolated case. Homosexuality is still a criminal offense in the country, as it is in almost all African countries, and Siewe's filmmaking puts him in danger and leads him to break away from his own family. This documentary is full of moving encounters with activists fighting for tolerance, despite the risks involved. It also offers a comprehensive insight into Cameroonian society and sheds light on the legacy of colonialism in the director's home country.
Born in Cameroon in the 1970s, he came to Berlin in 1997 to study screenwriting. Participation in various theatre groups and at the Deutsches Theater, where he was able to improve his drama skills in 2003-2004 under the direction of Oliver Reese (then head dramaturge and now artistic director at the Berliner Ensemble) and director Jürgen Kruse. Print journalist, editorial assistant and assistant director for various TV & film productions. He has been working as a freelance video journalist since 2005. Founded Einheit-Filmproduktion in 2010, specialising in documentary films.
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