There’s an observable growing body of new feature films exploring the diverse experiences of African university students both within the continent and abroad.
Tag: Documentary
From the Archives: Watch MED HONDO — REBEL AFRICAN FILMMAKER (A Documentary)
“Hondo ended up like a liberator-hero whose people enjoy the freedom celebrations but who forget he was the one who made it happen.”
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.
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.
Documenting Africa: A Report on the Continent’s Emerging Documentary Landscape
A new report from the ACP-EU Culture program highlights the emergence of a new generation of African documentary filmmakers, who are telling the immediate story of the continent through their own eyes, tackling taboo subjects and increasing the visibility of African cinema on the international stage.