Shot in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco, “Io Capitano” premiered on September 6 in Venice’s Competition section.
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African Stories at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival – Akoroko
One of the most prestigious events in the global film industry, this year it will showcase a broad selection of films representing diverse African experiences.
SISTERHOOD: Nora El Hourch Wants to Challenge Norms and Sparks Conversations in Her Feature Debut (TIFF 2023)
Previously titled HLM PUSSY, the Franco-Moroccan production follows three inseparable teens as they navigate issues of social class, identity, and cultural division.
PALAVER: At the Intersection of British Imperialism and Nigerian Cinema
The complexities of PALAVER, a 1926 British film set in Nigeria, its historical context, racial dynamics, and place in Nigerian cinema history.
80th Venice International Film Festival: Spotlight on African Narratives
Dive into the Venice Film Festival 2023 lineup, featuring standout African films, the Final Cut segment, and the Book Adaptation Rights Market. Discover the cinematic gems set to shine on the global stage.
OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL: Eight (8) Reasons to See Ellie Foumbi’s Auspicious Feature Debut – Akoroko
As the film is being released by Fandor and Cineverse in select U.S. theaters, here are compelling reasons why “Our Father, the Devil” is a must-watch.
The Visceral Afterlives of Trauma in OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL
Our Father, the Devil premiered at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival – making Ellie Foumbi the second Black female director to be selected in its history – and was an Official Selection of the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. Stunning performances against neo-noir backdrops set the scene for shadowy characters, gripping twists, and a denouement […]
A Journey Through Sight and Sound’s Top 100 Films and Their African Complements (90 to 100) — Akoroko
A showcase of the universal power of cinema across borders and cultures.
NO U-TURN: From Nigeria, in Search of a Better Life in Europe — Watch the Acclaimed Documentary
Director Ike Nnaebue revisits his halted migration journey, exploring the enduring allure and risks of such a trek for today’s youth against a backdrop of colonial history’s impact.
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.