The General's Son

The General’s Son is a 20-minute narrative drama that explores the raw, emotional complexity of General Cuba Wusalanga’s struggle with guilt, loss, and his longing for redemption. Set against a backdrop of allegorical African cultural elements, the film uses intimate cinematography, opulent aesthetics contrasted with isolating vastness, and symbolic imagery to represent underlying themes. The narrative underscores the tension and subsequent resignation of the General, as he grapples with the revelation of his monstrous nature. The vision intends for the audience to empathize with the General's predicament, inciting introspection and dialogue about societal cycles of corruption, and the potential to break free from them.