BY DANIELLE MUSTARDE
THE PEARL OF AFRICA
The Pearl Of Africa is a beautifully shot documentary following Cleopatra Kambugu, a 28-year-old Ugandan transgender woman, and her boyfriend Nelson, as they navigate their relationship in what the films deems “one of the most transphobic places in the world”. Created by Swedish cinematographer turned self-shooting director Jonny von Wallström, The Pearl Of Africa is unlike any other trans documentary we’ve seen so far. The intimacy with which Wallström captures Cleo and “Nellie’s” relationship makes for a refreshing and genuinely touching film.