As part of the Spotlight: Geração 80 programme we welcome Ery Claver from Geração 80 for a special Lunchtime Talk Masterclass.
Founded in 2010 by Tchiloia Lara, Jorge Cohen and Mário Bastos, Geração 80 was born from a burning desire to tell Angolan stories with authenticity, innovation and vision. A film production company dedicated to connecting generations and strengthening Angolan cinema, their mission is to bring Angola to the screen, tell African stories and collectively make films.
Geração 80 has played a key role in shaping contemporary Angolan cinema, with productions spanning feature films and documentaries, showcasing at major international film festivals across five continents. Every Thursday, they transform their backyard into Cine Geração, where they’ve been screening films for over 200 weeks.
This Masterclass is an exciting opportunity to deeply explore Geração 80’s extensive archive. Where did it all begin; how has the shape of their work, and the context(s) they navigate changed over a decade and a half; what does collective filmmaking look like in practice; and how they continue to create space for Angolan talent and audiences.
Spotlight: Geração 80 is made possible through the support of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch’ and their Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund. Look out for film screenings in the programme: My Semba, Air Conditioner + Short and Our Lady of the Chinese Shop
Ery Claver
Ery Claver is one of Angola's most versatile filmmakers. He began his career as a cameraman, working on numerous television reports and documentaries, and in 2013 he joined Geração 80, deepening his style as a director of photography, culminating in the internationally acclaimed film "Air Conditioner", directed by Fradique, in which Ery collaborates not only with the script but also signs the Cinematography. His filmography has guaranteed him presence in festivals such as the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France, Tarifa-Tangier African Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival. As a director, he has signed several short films and in 2022 he premiered his first feature film, "Our Lady of the Chinese Shop", at the 75th Edition of Locarno Film Festival.