David and Goliath - a theme, which, in the face of globalisation, takes on new meaning. This time, Goliath is confronted by the Himba people of North Western Namibia's cultural identity: threatened by a hydro-electric dam development that would destroy the very basis of their unique and thriving pastoral nomadic culture, the Himba could lose their pasture along the banks of the Cunene River and hundreds of ancestral graves - crucial to their way of life. Surprisingly, their oral tradition of discussion helps their fight for survival. Doxa Productions had the privilege to document this development saga over seven years. Intimate contact with and acceptance by the Himba people gave director/cameraman Craig Matthew the opportunity to reveal the complex web of relationships that define the Himba herders' culture within a global context, in a lyrical yet simple way. The editing and sound design by Ronelle Loots and the soundtrack by the Kalahari Surfers, combining Himba elements and studio treatment, contribute to the film's compelling impact.
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