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The Erotic in African Cinema
Delve into the themes of eroticism, sensuality, and sexuality in African cinema.
Book Adaptation Rights Market (Venice): African Narratives Spotlight (Nine Books; Nine Potential Films) – Akoroko
The event will feature 34 international publishing houses and literary agencies, who will pitch their catalogues and new titles to potential film partners.
Venice Film Festival 2023: Lineup Spotlight on African Cinema
The 2023 Venice International Film Festival lineup features African narratives, including Matteo Garrone’s “Io Capitano”, a modern-day Odyssey following two Senegalese youngsters on their journey from Dakar to Europe.
AMPE: LEAP INTO THE SKY, BLACK GIRL Celebrates Black Girlhood at BlackStar Film Festival – Akoroko
The short film by Ife Oluwamuyide and Claudia Owusu explores the cultural significance of the game Ampe and its impact on young Ghanaian women across the African diaspora.
A Journey Through Sight and Sound’s Top 100 Films and Their African Complements (78 to 83) — Akoroko
A showcase of the universal power of cinema across borders and cultures.
Frantz Fanon’s Legacy in African Cinema: A Twitter Thread
On what would have been his 98th birthday, discover the profound influence of the thinker on African film histories.
A Journey Through Sight and Sound’s Top 100 Films and Their African Complements (67 to 75) — Akoroko
A showcase of the universal power of cinema across borders and cultures.
Nigeria: Tunde Kelani Pays Homage to Yoruba Theatre Pioneers in New Docuseries — Akoroko
The pioneering Yoruba Traditional Traveling Theatre’s influence on Nigerian cinema is significant. Artists like Hubert Ogunde and Duro Ladipo broke new ground.
An Overview of the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes + Implications — Akoroko
Understand the role of AI, streaming, and labor rights in these strikes, their impact on global entertainment, especially African film and TV markets.