An immersive virtual reality experience will bring audiences face to face with the impacts of climate change and the destruction of marine ecosystems during the 9th edition of MFF, taking place from 23 October to 1 November in Maputo.

The installation “Just Because You Don’t See, Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Happening”, by Tanzanian multidisciplinary artist Alex G. Mkwizu, uses extended reality technologies to bring audiences closer to the transformations taking place in the Indian Ocean and their consequences for coastal communities.

The experience follows the daily life of a fisherman through seven stages, from preparing to go out to sea to selling his catch. Documentary photographs, augmented reality videos and sound testimonies accompany each stage, allowing visitors to explore the relationship between coastal communities, the sea and the resources on which they depend.

The work draws attention to phenomena such as coral bleaching, overfishing and the destruction of marine ecosystems—problems that, because they occur underwater, often remain beyond our field of vision.

In addition to the immersive experience, the installation includes a screening of the virtual reality film and opportunities for discussion on climate change, marine ecosystems and fishing communities.

The work is part of the Maputo Fast Forward 2026 programme, which this year invites reflection on technology, art and the realities shaping the present and the future.