Illusions Vol. I, Narcissus and Echo

Retelling of the Greek myth. Grada Kilomba's 'Narcissus and Echo' is a metaphor for a society which has yet to resolve its colonial past and is incapable of seeing beyond its own reflection. The rereading can be seen as an incisive analysis on the history of a system of distortion and exclusion.

Directed by Grada Kilomba, Illusions Vol. I, Narcissus and Echo leans on a strong ensemble — Grada Kilomba, Martha Fessehatzion, Moses Leo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2017.