Gender-Based Violence in Cameroon's Digital Cinema

Abstract: Blaise Ntedju, a Cameroonian digital filmmaker and creator of online streaming platforms, addresses gender-based violence in 12 Cas (2024), a series depicting twelve cases of rape. This research examines the final case, Secret mortel, Cas 12 (Deadly Secret, Case 12), exploring how digital visual art intersects with societal issues in Cameroon. By incorporating everyday realities into his narratives, Ntedju highlights challenges such as family conflicts, betrayal, incest, and rape-induced pregnancies.