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Europe in ashes, Africa an oasis: TV show depicts immigration in reverse

Updated 9:18 AM EST, Mon January 27, 2014
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Usoni is a Kenya-based futuristic TV show that imagines the reversal of immigration trends following a series of catastrophes in Europe.
Futuristic TV series Usoni —
Usoni is a Kenya-based futuristic TV show that imagines the reversal of immigration trends following a series of catastrophes in Europe.
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Ophelia and Ulysse are Usoni's two main characters. Set in 2063, the show depicts a Europe where the sun has disappeared. The only place there is life is Africa, and everyone is trying to get there.
Futuristic TV series Usoni —
Ophelia and Ulysse are Usoni's two main characters. Set in 2063, the show depicts a Europe where the sun has disappeared. The only place there is life is Africa, and everyone is trying to get there.
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Usoni creator Marc Rigaudis, a French filmmaker and lecturer, worked with his students at the United States International University in Nairobi to create the pilot episode.
Futuristic TV series Usoni —
Usoni creator Marc Rigaudis, a French filmmaker and lecturer, worked with his students at the United States International University in Nairobi to create the pilot episode.
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The 30-minute episode was filmed in locations around Nairobi and Mombasa last October and November.
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The 30-minute episode was filmed in locations around Nairobi and Mombasa last October and November.
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"It was a very exciting idea and a story that could touch the lives of many people -- not just Africans," says Cherie Lindiwe, the 21-year-old director of Usoni.
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"It was a very exciting idea and a story that could touch the lives of many people -- not just Africans," says Cherie Lindiwe, the 21-year-old director of Usoni.
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Overall 22 students took part in the project. "It was a nice mixture," says Rigaudis, "because we were really combining the energy, and power that the students have with my experience."
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Overall 22 students took part in the project. "It was a nice mixture," says Rigaudis, "because we were really combining the energy, and power that the students have with my experience."
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The Usoni creator is now in talks about developing it into a full TV series and a feature film.
Futuristic TV series Usoni —
The Usoni creator is now in talks about developing it into a full TV series and a feature film.
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The pilot episode of Usoni will have its premiere Monday at the Alliance Francase, the French cultural center in Nairobi.
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The pilot episode of Usoni will have its premiere Monday at the Alliance Francase, the French cultural center in Nairobi.
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Each year, thousands of migrants set out on crammed boats to cross the Mediterranean Sea, fleeing poverty and conflict in hope of a better life. The journey is dangerous and deadly shipwrecks off the shores of Lampedusa are common.
Futuristic TV series Usoni —
Each year, thousands of migrants set out on crammed boats to cross the Mediterranean Sea, fleeing poverty and conflict in hope of a better life. The journey is dangerous and deadly shipwrecks off the shores of Lampedusa are common.
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