I am suppose to be walking through a local market right now with the Griotte, purchasing ingredients in preparation for our session. However, last night I received a phone call from my friend Awa to inform me that the Griotte is no longer available. There was no specific reason given for why she is unable to meet as planned today. She instead proposes that we meet on Sunday, the day I have an appointment with the market seller! This setback simply reminds me of my experiences last year when, and this is very disconcerting. The laisse faire attitude that consumes people here in Dakar is very troubling because it means they have very little regard for other peoples time (and indeed money). Now I am left with the task of either having a fully loaded Sunday with two shootings and thus dealing with poor lighting. So now I have to navigate a conversation with a Griotte who speaks no French and a market seller whose only day off work is Sunday. I know I have my work cut out for me, these are two pieces of footage that I cannot afford to forfeit so I will get to communicating.
Check back for updates and hopefully short clips.
Faithful Inquirer
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Hey love,
ReplyDeleteJust watched your first clip. Looking good, you've got some really great shots. Loved the one with the young girl wearing beads around her neck.
Just read your slightly frustrated post. Welcome to the world of film making! No worries love, just take it all in stride. The unpredictability is half the fun. You'll see in the end the days things don't go as planned will make the most interesting stories afterwards.
Lots of love,
From Manchester