Phillip Talavera

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Philippe Talavera born in France, was a 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]

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Education

Talavera completed his studies in France. [1] He holds a PHD in Veterinary Sciences as well as a DEE in Human Biochemistry. He also studied Performing Arts. [1]

Work

Talavera has worked in Namibia since 2000 on programmes such as HIV prevention and education through the arts. [1]

Talavara directed the 2024 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), Pap and Milk (2016) [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Philippe Talavera - Oyo Board". www.ombetja.org. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  2. ↑ "Festival Scope Pro". pro.festivalscope.com. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  3. ↑ Mukaiwa, Martha (2025-06-23). "Exhibition shines light on positive masculinity". The Namibian . Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  4. ↑ Mukaiwa, Martha (2025-06-22). "The 'Caring Namibian Man'". The Namibian. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  5. ↑ "Dancers and actors stand together against gender violence". Namibia Economist . Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  6. ↑ Mukokobi, Pricilla (2025-01-17). "A midas touch in the entertainment world". New Era (Namibia) . Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  7. ↑ "The streets, a home to many". New Era. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  8. ↑ Lukas at IMDb
  9. ↑ "Director Philippe Talavera". Center for Social and Economic Justice. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
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