Proud and powerful women in the majesty of “Black Panther. in the movie Wakanda Forever

When Marvel released the trailer Black Panther. Wakanda Forever:Last July, this one got 172 million views in 24 hours, almost double the original teaser. Black Panther, the first part was released in 2017. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the latter achieved unexpected box-office records while having to face fears based on stereotypes; would foreign audiences watch a film with a majority black cast? Nominated in the “Best Film” category of the “Oscar” award ceremony, Black Panther answered the question and became the first black superhero film in history.

T’Challa, the king of Wakanda, and his alter ego, the Black Panther, brilliantly played by the late actor Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020, are cult figures. The uniqueness of Boseman’s performance helped shape the legacy Black Panther inspiring millions of young people around the world to recognize themselves in a black superhero.

But from the start of the adventure Black PantherFor most of the public, the real challengers to T’Challa’s throne are the Dora Milaje, warrior women. They are the most charismatic characters Wakanda forever Ramonda, Queen of Wakanda, played by the legendary Angela Bassett. Nakia, the spy played by Lupita Nyong’o. Shuri, the potential new Black Panther played by Letitia Wright.

A celebration of black beauty, black power and women, this afro-futuristic film imagines a new world where everything is coming together. Decoding:

In the video, Black Panther, Wakanda Foreverthe teaser

The heroines of the film

Distinguishing feature Wakanda forever undoubtedly the important role of the women of Wakanda, the kingdom of this world located in the awakening continent of Africa. Each of the heroines has a certain power. thanks to ancient rituals, Shuri (Letitia Wright), the princess of Wakanda and T’Challa’s sister, is a martial artist, a scientist, and now has all the skills her brother had.

Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett) is a representative of the superpower Wakanda, which is fighting to prevent nations like the United States from gaining dominance of the planet’s resources, such as vibranium, a metal with magical powers. In an outspoken critique of the US, which the film portrays as a racist, capitalist and greedy country, he explains how this metal will be a dangerous weapon in the hands of the government. Nakia, played by Lupita Nyong’o, a spy in Wakanda’s service, as well as other female characters who protect the kingdom, such as scientist Riri Williams (reprised by Dominic Thorne), are superheroes with human qualities. They are both warriors, healers, mothers, leaders, sisters, and keepers of legacies (T’Challa’s, just like Chadwick Boseman’s). Thanks to them, the characters of the superhero Black Panther are now exclusively male.

The main actors during filming Wakanda forever — who also include Mabel Cadena, Danai Gurira and Florence Kasumba — said they experienced a true sisterhood on set that reflected the feminist spirit of the “Wakanda community.” “We created very well-rounded characters that broke a lot of stereotypes about what a superhero or heroism should look like,” says Danai Gurira, who plays Okoye, Wakanda’s patron figure. “I thought to myself. if these girls can do it, I can do more one day,” continued Mabel Cadena.

“Do you think people are more receptive to black women as superheroes?” Angela Bassett responded. Wakanda forever is likely to generate a lot of excitement among the audience. And who will they see? Faces of black women. It’s a powerful character that I love. These days, you don’t have to wait for a few people in high-ranking offices to make things happen. According to the film’s absolute heroine, the magnificent Letitia Wright, these women thrust into heroic space are unleashing the potential of young girls of color and all women in general; “It should become a norm, he said. there are so many women who are heroic and amazing. We just show part of it on the screen. Black Panther leads us to a utopia that we don’t necessarily have in real life.” For Lupita Nyong’o, undervaluing women because of their gender does not exist in Wakanda. “We saw that in the first movie, and that’s one of the reasons it’s so successful. This new movie continues the idea that Wakanda is a world where these problems don’t exist. But the question we are addressing is not their femininity. It’s about their beliefs, their passions, their love and their struggles, and it makes for a solid plot. With any luck, the world as we know it will look at it and come out of it stronger in spite of itself. What I love about the story of Wakanda is that it offers a version of the world we aspire to.

Flag of freedom

Of all of them, the term “ancestor” is the one that pops up most often in the film, until it hammers away like a chorus. Wakanda forever Through dialogues and images, it explains how knowing and passing on one’s ancestral history is one of the pillars of gaining freedom. The film revolves around the visions of griots, magical rituals, trance states and shamans that evoke ancestral African and island cultures. As a UNESCO entity, the Queen’s Council, for example, is made up of figures who ensure the protection of Wakanda while respecting deeply rooted customs. We see Her Majesty Ramona listening intently to a wise man whose face is covered in ethnic tattoos (indicating clan membership, in Ghanaian or Beninese tradition) or consulting a guide wearing giant decorative lip plates bearing her image. Mursi, a tribe still living in southwestern Ethiopia.

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Sound attack

After diving into African music Black PantherOscar-winning Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson (Adele, Childish Gambino) embarks on another thrilling journey for an upbeat soundtrack. Wakanda forever. He sought out the sounds of Mayan music to paint the underwater civilization told in the film (Talokan, a kind of Atlantis), inspired by Mesoamerican and Nigerian cultures. “I realized that the music of the Mayans was gone… forcibly erased from this world. So I started looking for ways to re-imagine it,” Goranson says. The composer traveled to Mexico City with director Ryan Coogler and worked with ethnomusicians specializing in Mayan culture. They found instruments in the tombs, and by finding flutes with fingerprints on them, they were able to figure out how the instruments were played. They also found pictures of musicians in the paintings on turtle shells and crabs.

In Mexico, Goranson recorded Mayan sounds with indigenous flutes, shells and drums that could be played in the film. He also worked with contemporary Mexican rappers and singers who appeared on the soundtrack. Among them are Mayan rappers Pat Boy, Jalen Kuj and Al Mayan Vinik, who perform a great track titled. Laailly kuksaanoone. We can hear it at the end, after the very popular one lift me upRihanna, who has attracted the most attention.

Through 19 titles and 22 artists, Ludwig Göransson brings a completely unique and immersive sound experience to film images. The composer also made recordings in Lagos, Nigeria, where songs are similar Back for youdone by Fireboy DML or cover No women, no crying, sings Tems. One of the best parts of the film is the haunting and mesmerizing tune, Arboles Bajo El Mar, which the composer wrote with Vivir Quintana and Mare Advertencia. Much of the urban music Goranson creates is inspired by Chicago, especially the house and hip-hop that calls it home. Also of note is another superb song that runs throughout the film and is performed by black British star singer Jorja Smith.

Fashion in the foreground

The question “What did you wear to the premiere?” Black Panther ? has become a major topic of discussion on social networks. Black Twitter led the charge, sharing outfit ideas with the hashtag #BlackPantherSoLit. Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong’o, and Letitia Wright show off great stage costumes in every sequence of the film. Wakanda forever. All pictured as a fashion show. Ruth Carter, film costume designer – thirty years of film experience and two Oscar nominations (no Malcolm X and: Amistad) – understood the central role of clothing in the fictional film universe and brought to life a real sense of style for the fictional African nation. Wakanda:

Her vision of Wakandan clothing is inspired by traditional and contemporary African fashion. The fabrics are both ethnic and contemporary. The clues they contain help viewers understand Wakanda’s social geography—its political ideologies, cultural norms, and etiquette.

Beautiful as sculptures, the dresses fit harmoniously together and tell their own story. The result is a dramatic look that shows Wakandans using clothing as a form of self-identification and community expression to honor their ancestors and maintain a progressive social order. Meanwhile, American films focused on fashion are loved The Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City showcased European haute couture, Wakanda forever turns to Africa. Ruth Carter immerses us in the fashion history of the continent and her approach is the same as for a period film. She studied the textile production, hand dyeing and beading techniques of the Tuareg, Maasai, Zulu (and many others) peoples, which inspired an eclectic color palette of sparkling green, eggplant, jade, tangerine and crimson. deep and silvery…

The stylist explains that he wanted to “show the world the beauty of tribal costumes and develop them in a more modern way,” adding that he has seen too many poor representations of African costumes. African fashion has always been cosmopolitan and Ruth Carter has been careful not to portray it as stuck in the past. the actresses of Wakanda to carry tradition but also become an innovative silhouette that combines afro-futuristic prints and textures, as well as the Yazee Boost 700 Wave (designed by Kanye West) worn by Riri Williams, played by Dominic Thorne..