William Kentridge explores the optimism of making things—how, even in dire circumstances, there will be people who play, create, and sing. He enlists a local brass band to lead a jolly procession out of the studio and into Johannesburg. But will Kentridge’s two split parts come to an agreement?
"In Defence of Optimism" — movie produced in USA and South Africa and released in 2024. It is a short film with a runtime of 29min. "In Defence of Optimism" is currently available to stream on Mubi. Click on a playlink to watch it now!
