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 […]
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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.
Vieyra & Balogun: African Cinema’s “Parisian Pioneers”
Explore the cinematic legacies of African filmmakers Paulin Vieyra and Ola Balogun, who both studied in Paris and produced pioneering films that challenged colonial narratives.
Ola Balogun: Where Are the Nigerian Cinema Pioneer’s Films?
Our historical digs into African cinema’s past puts us on the trail of Ola Balogun, tracing the footsteps of a pioneer who, along with fellow trailblazers including Francis Oladele and Hubert Ogunde, painted the canvas of Nigerian cinema.
A Journey Through Sight and Sound’s Top 100 Films and Their African Complements (84 to 90) — Akoroko
A showcase of the universal power of cinema across borders and cultures.
Predicting the Future of Film Financing Across Africa: A Survey Analysis
The future of African film financing is expected to diversify, influenced by technological advancements and global trends, according to a survey by Akoroko and comparisons with major film markets like Hollywood, Bollywood, and the European Film Market.
SOULS IN THE SUN: Watch Safi Faye’s UN-Commissioned 1981 Short Documentary
The film is a poignant portrayal of life in drought-afflicted regions of Africa.
Intersections of African Architecture and Cinema: “Laboratory of the Future”
Architecture and cinema contribute to Africa’s evolving cultural, historical, and socio-political landscapes, cementing the continent as the ‘Laboratory of the Future’.