Craig Matthew and Joëlle Chesselet [Doxa Productions] have a particular interest in the relationship between people and the environment. Their focus on the people and landscape of the Kaokoveld began in 1987.

First, there was a film about innovative conservation schemes for the Namibian desert elephant and rhino, then an award-winning film on the western flowing ephemeral rivers of Namibia. This film is about the struggle of the Himba people to preserve their lands around the Epupa Falls and the Cunene River.

Their other prize-winning works include This Crazy Thing Called Grace [1997; on Archbishop Desmond Tutu] and Mercury—An Island Diary [1995], a visual poem that has received five awards at a range of international festivals.

We are pleased to welcome Craig and Joëlle as guests of Pro Helvetia and this (1999) Festival. They will introduce the screening and answer questions from the audience on Saturday, 26 June (1999) at 8 pm.