Phillip Talavera

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Philippe Talavera is a French choreographer and film director who has been living in Namibia since 1997. [1] In 2001, he founded the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Talavera has worked in Namibia since 2000 on programmes such as HIV prevention and education through the arts. [1] He directed the 2024 Namibian film Lukas, [6] [7] which was nominated in 2025 for the "Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa)" film in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. [8] [ unreliable source ] Talavera also directed the films Kapana (2020), Kukuri (2018), Salute! (2017), and Pap and Milk (2016). [9]

Talavera completed his studies in France. [1] He holds a Ph.D in veterinary sciences as well as a DEE in human biochemistry. He also studied performing arts. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Philippe Talavera - Oyo Board". www.ombetja.org. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Festival Scope Pro". pro.festivalscope.com. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Mukaiwa, Martha (23 June 2025). "Exhibition shines light on positive masculinity". The Namibian . Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  4. ↑ Mukaiwa, Martha (22 June 2025). "The 'Caring Namibian Man'". The Namibian. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Dancers and actors stand together against gender violence". Namibia Economist . Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Mukokobi, Pricilla (17 January 2025). "A midas touch in the entertainment world". New Era (Namibia) . Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "The streets, a home to many". New Era. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  8. ↑ Lukas at IMDb
  9. ↑ "Director Philippe Talavera". Center for Social and Economic Justice. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
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