Kino Lorber will open the film exclusively in theaters, starting on October 27, the distributor announced today.
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IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival) 2023 to Spotlight African Cinema
The first film selections and funding recipients for the 36th edition of the IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival) — the world’s largest documentary film festival held annually since 1988 in Amsterdam — have been announced, and African stories (past and present) are well-represented.
Africa at the Oscars: Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt Submit Their Selections + Belgium and Italy Opt for African Stories — Akoroko
Eight African countries submitted films for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the 95th Academy Awards: Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. This year?
VANILLA: Open Reel Takes International Rights to British-Nigerian Joseph A. Adesunloye Drama — Akoroko
The deal follows the project’s selection in First Look, the works-in-progress strand of Locarno Pro at the Locarno Film Festival in August.
LE RETOUR (HOMECOMING): Trailer Debut for Controversial Cannes 2023 Competition Selection
Funding was pulled due to an intimate scene involving minors that was added to the script without being pre-approved in the shooting schedule. But the film did screen at the festival.
Nigeria Via David Schickele: Milestone Films Unveils Restorations of Two “Lost” Docudramas
The films, GIVE ME A RIDDLE (1966) and BUSHMAN (1971), offer a unique lens into Nigerian experiences during pivotal moments in history.
Fola Evans-Akingbola Tackles Hair on Set from a Black British Perspective in UNTOLD STORIES (Trailer)
From clueless makeup artists to the pressures of conforming to industry standards, the documentary will shed light on systemic issues and calls for greater inclusivity and understanding.
LADANEY: Jessica Beshir (FAYA DAYI) Directs Short Film Commissioned for Film Fest Ghent’s 50th (Watch)
The film explores the silent moments and enchanting bonds between mothers and daughters. It stars Somali-American poet Ladan Osman, who also wrote the text.
Realness Institute’s AuthenticA Series Lab Selects Four African Screenwriters for Mentorship and Pitch Forum
The lab aims to support these screenwriters in developing their original episodic stories. Throughout their journey, they will be mentored by Story Expert, Selina Ukwuoma, and Creative Producer, Mehret Mandefro. At the end of the program, each participant will have a Pitch Deck and a pilot script, retaining the rights to their material.
PERSPECTIVES On African Cinemas at TIFF23: A Call to Action!
Summary of a thought-provoking Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) discussion moderated by Nataleah Hunter-Young, TIFF International Programmer (Africa and Arab West Asia).