Deep Dive: Intimate Film Projection

Augure is Baloji's debut feature film, an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. The movie interweaves the stories of four Congolese characters labeled as witches, exploring the societal weight of such accusations and their impact on personal destinies. Through its vivid storytelling, the film addresses themes of gender, power, and societal expectations, blending African traditions with magical realism. The striking use of color and costume design enhances the narrative, reflecting Baloji’s synesthesia and multicultural influences, including Central African heritage and Belgian surrealism.