The Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) has announced the official selection for its 29th edition, scheduled for February 22 through March 1, 2025, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The lineup includes 17 features competing for the Étalon de Yennenga (the festival’s top prize), 15 feature documentaries, 34 shorts, and broad sections for animation, television, and student films.
This edition also introduces new programming initiatives including Critics’ Week and a Public Prize, with Chad as the country of honor.
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