The Festival de Cannes has officially confirmed what I reported on October 31 in “Cannes Comes to Kinshasa.” A delegation led by General Delegate Thierry Frémaux traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from October 27 to 29, 2025, to support the launch of the Congolese National Film Center — the first official Cannes […]
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Pavillon Afriques Rebrands as Pavillon Afronova: A New Chapter at Cannes
For six editions at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film, Pavillon Afriques established itself as a central meeting place for African and Afro-descendant professionals. The initiative, launched in 2019 by event strategist Karine Barclais, grew into a rare fixture at Cannes, where cinema from Africa and its diasporas was consistently visible. That chapter is […]
Potential African Stories at Cannes Film Festival (and Elsewhere) 2024
This list presents a selection of 30 upcoming films telling African stories from around the world, culled, based on select criteria, from Akoroko’s database of over 200 projects tracked that are at some stage of development, production, or post-production.
LE RETOUR (HOMECOMING): Trailer Debut for Controversial Cannes 2023 Competition Selection
Funding was pulled due to an intimate scene involving minors that was added to the script without being pre-approved in the shooting schedule. But the film did screen at the festival.
African Films with 2022-2023 Major Festival Premieres Without U.S. Distribution — Akoroko
Tracking African films with Big 5 festival premieres that are yet to secure US distribution.
African Stories at Cannes Film Festival 2023: Acquisitions Tracker
Stay updated with Akoroko as we track the journey of African films from Cannes 2023 to global distribution. Dive into the latest acquisition news and explore the future of African cinema.
African Cinema at the 76th Cannes Film Festival: 10 Takeaways — Akoroko
Africa has never been so well represented at Cannes. What could this mean for future editions of the world’s most prestigious festival, and African cinema overall?
Cannes Film Festival 2023 Prizes: African Films Win Big in Parallels – Akoroko.com
AUGURE (OMEN, DRC), GOODBYE JULIA (Sudan), KADIB ABYAD (THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES, Morocco), LES MEUTES (THE HOUNDS, Morocco) all take home honors.
GOODBYE JULIA #Cannes2023 Review: A Nuanced Exploration of the Complexities in Modern Sudan
The first feature film from Sudan ever to be selected for the main section of the Cannes Film Festival is subtle yet effective in its thematic dives.
AUGURE/OMEN #Cannes2023 Review: A Bold Fusion of Music, Magic, and Cultural Resonance — Akoroko
Multidisciplinary artist Baloji’s feature film debut weaves a mesmerizing tale of cultural exploration, resilience, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy.