In a 20-minute interview with Ghanaian broadcaster JoyNews, Kodjoe discussed several issues, including the state of Ghana’s film industry and its potential.
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THE BLACK BOOK: Nigerian Filmmaker Editi Effiong Talks Debut, Dollars, and the Drive Ahead
Effiong shares insights on the post-release ride of his feature directorial debut, global recognition, and his bustling future endeavors.
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.