Alpha

Ola Balogun's first feature film was made in France and focuses on a group of young Black intellectuals and artists. At the centre is Alpha, whose scepticism about fixed appellations is also expressed in his own chosen name. In his Parisian garret, the characters debate politics, art and philosophy and negotiate Black identity and cultural heritage. The action continues on its improvised way in the cafés, parks and nightclubs of Paris until Alpha finds himself between the fireworks and the celebrating masses on Bastille Day – in the middle and yet on the margins.

James Campbell

Emilia X.

Jimi Solanke

Bill Hutson

Lindsay Barrett

• Ola BalogunWriter · Director

Release date

January 1, 1972

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Comedy