Meet the Soldier

Teddy Cherim

In Karamoja, North East Uganda, decades of violence have prevented any chance of peace. The violence is a result of the dry climate in the region: inhabitants rely heavily on their cattle, making the lack, or abundance of, these animals the difference between life or death. Lack of cattle not only means a lack of food; social contracts may also force young men into robbing cattle from rival communities, as cattle is often used as a wedding gift. This results in violent, long-lasting conflicts through which too many lives are being lost.

Two soldiers will see the situation through their rival’s eyes, using 3D/ Virtual Reality techniques, in order to create an understanding of their enemy’s situation. Will a change of perspective also change their minds?

Credits

Director
Teddy Cherim
Year
2018
Country of production
Netherlands, The
Type
Documentary, Virtual Reality
Duration
22 minutes
Spoken language
Karamojong
Production company
Wolfstreet
Dutch distributor
Hack the Planet