Monalisa Chukwuma’s Portrait of an Unknown Woman (2021, Colour, 97mins) examines post-conflict memory and trauma concerning Nigeria’s civil war (1967-70). The film is both a self-portrait, which draws on family history and personal memories, and a recounting of the collective memory of a past event that has been repressed in public constructions of Nigeria’s history. In making space for the memories of ordinary people living through conflict, the film reflects on the long afterlife of trauma and its transmission down generations.

Playing in the Dark Installation (2022) Multiple projection video and text installation in two parts (Colour/Black and white, sound). Visitors are encouraged to start with the film screening in Goldsmiths’ CURZON cinema and then the installation at RHB Great Hall.

Free Admission

Portrait of an Unknown Woman: Film screening

When: 4 + 5, 11 + 12 June @ 11am, 2pm, 6pm , 6 to 10 June @ 6pm
Where: CURZON Cinema, Goldsmiths University

Playing in the Dark: Installation

When: 4 to 10 June, from 11am – 9pm
Where: RHB Great Hall, Goldsmiths University, New Cross London, SE14 6N

Contact: monalisa@monalisapictures.com