The 28th edition kicks off with the theme “African Cinema and Culture of Peace.”
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Berlinale 2023 Briefs: KILL BOKSOON, A Mother’s Fight
“Kill Boksoon,” directed by Byun Sung-hyun, is a captivating entry in the action-thriller genre. The film stars the renowned Jeon Do-Yeon, playing the complex character of Gil Boksoon, a top-tier assassin and a single mother to her teenage daughter, Jae-young, portrayed by Kim Si-A. Set against the backdrop of Seoul, the film delves into the […]
KONGI’S HARVEST: How Ossie Davis Met Francis Oladele — the Father of Nigerian Cinema — and Translated the “Pure Africanity” of Wole Soyinka’s Play into American Cinematic Terms
Watch a 2002 interview with Davis, during which he talked about working with pioneer Francis Oladele on the film.
MAMI WATA (Sundance): C.J. Obasi Aims for Transcendence in Cinematic Ode to West African Folklore
Making its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, ObaMAMI WATA, presents an opportunity to explore the perennial African mythological figure from which the film’s title gets its name.
Djibril Diop Mambéty at 78 and TOUKI BOUKI at 50
Happy birthday Djibril Diop Mambéty whose feature debut, TOUKI BOUKI, celebrates its milestone 50th anniversary this year.
GIRL (Sundance): An Exploration of a Loving Mother-Daughter Relationship Disrupted by Trauma
Concerned with the intricacies of a deeply compromised bond, Adura Onashile’s film addresses thematics of considerable proportions.
SAINT OMER: Director Alice Diop and Actress Guslagie Malanda on Their Pursuit of Authenticity (Interview)
Akoroko sat down with the director and star in a conversation about creating a work that is true to the story that inspired it while shifting the perspective from which it’s generally understood.
SAINT OMER: The Rich Complexities of Acclaimed Documentarian Alice Diop’s Lauded First Narrative Feature
The Black French filmmaker’s first narrative feature film, it has taken the European film scene by storm.
Sundance 2023: Feature and Short Films by African and African Diaspora Filmmakers
Might any follow in the footsteps of 2022 Sundance U.S. Grand Jury Prize winner, “Nanny”?
African Feature Films 2022 — a List
African feature films that premiered somewhere in the world (festivals, theatrical, or streaming releases), in 2022