Explore the life and work of Sudanese filmmaker Gadalla Gubara, a pioneer in African cinemas.
Author: Dinho Roy
BEHIND THE MOUNTAINS Venice Review: A Literal and Metaphorical Struggle for Mental Liberation
“Behind the Mountains” is not just a film but a reflection of society’s complexities. It ultimately challenges viewers to question social norms, mental health, and the very essence of freedom.
IO CAPITANO Venice Review: Harrowing Yet Deeply Humanizing Portrait Aims to Shatter Migrant Crisis Stereotypes – Akoroko
Shot in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco, “Io Capitano” premiered on September 6 in Venice’s Competition section.
ASHKAL: THE TUNISIAN INVESTIGATION Review: A Burning Mystery in a Haunted City
Dive into a world of mystery, political intrigue, and societal reflection in Youssef Chebbi’s post-revolution Tunisia-set genre blend.
GOODBYE JULIA #Cannes2023 Review: A Nuanced Exploration of the Complexities in Modern Sudan
The first feature film from Sudan ever to be selected for the main section of the Cannes Film Festival is subtle yet effective in its thematic dives.
DESERTS #Cannes2023 Review: Uneven Terrain in Moroccan Filmmaker Faouzi Bensaïdi’s Sixth Film — Akoroko
The Moroccan director contrasts two different stories set in the harsh and unforgiving desert, but fails to blend them coherently or engagingly.
AMA GLORIA #Cannes2023 Review: Cape Verde-Set Drama Thoughtfully Explores Realities of Migration and Care Work – Akoroko
This sophisticated study of the intricate dynamics between a nanny and a little girl, opened the Critics’ Week section at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.
LE RETOUR (HOMECOMING) #Cannes2023 Review: A Mixed Bag of Emotions and Experiences — Akoroko
Catherine Corsini’s family drama offers a moving portrait of family bonds and individual journeys, but leaves viewers feeling unsatisfied with underdeveloped plot points and arcs.
THEATRE OF VIOLENCE Review: Thought-Provoking Look at the Human Cost of War Raises Crucial Questions about Justice
The documentary critically examines the ICC trial of Dominic Ongwen — a former child soldier abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda at the age of nine.
GRASSHOPPER REPUBLIC Review: A Vérité Look at the Lives of Grasshopper Harvesters in Uganda
A timely film that offers a unique glimpse into a little-known industry.