The Light We Carry

The Light We Carry (2026)



10.0 2026 7 min —

Director: Rosa-Matomba Nchaso Bakale

Cast: Maya Demetriou, Kay-Raquel Do Monte Pegado, Raife Beuschel, Andrea Trofimova, Magadalena Saleh-Bowem

Fantasy
A grandmother presents her granddaughter with a timeless family heirloom—the power of light, passed down through generations. Now, the young woman must decide whether she is ready to embrace this luminous legacy.

More About This Film

The Light We Carry is a 2026 documentary produced by filmmaker Daniel Overbeck in collaboration with ADRA Denmark. It travels to Tanzania to meet children, young people, and adults living with albinism and explores the discrimination and danger they can face because of deeply rooted misconceptions.

The documentary combines personal testimony with a broader look at the social realities surrounding albinism. Rather than treating the condition only as a medical issue, the film emphasizes dignity, resilience, and the harmful consequences of prejudice.

  • Daniel Overbeck produced the documentary.
  • ADRA Denmark collaborated on the project.
  • The film was premiered at Cinemateket in Copenhagen on May 26, 2026.
  • Its subjects include people of different ages living with albinism in Tanzania.
  • The documentary focuses on discrimination, violence, social exclusion, and hope.

Where to Watch

The Light We Carry has been presented through ADRA Denmark and partner screening programs.