In “BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions,” Kahlil Joseph has created an ambitious hybrid work that defies easy categorization. Set aboard a futuristic shipping vessel called Nautica during a fictional Transatlantic Biennale, the film follows “West African curator” (as she’s described, although likely Nigerian) Funmilayo Akechukwu’s journey when her magnum opus “The Resonance Field” leads her into […]
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FREEDOM WAY (TIFF Review): An Ambitious, Visually Captivating, Yet Narratively Uneven Journey Through Lagos
“Freedom Way,” the feature debut from Nigerian filmmaker Afolabi Olalekan, from a script penned by Blessing Uzzi, who also produces, is making its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section. It’s a multifaceted exploration of corruption and socioeconomic challenges in contemporary Lagos. The film intertwines several storylines centered around a rideshare app startup called […]
IFFR Review: AFTER THE LONG RAINS is a Whimsical Kenyan Tale of a Little Girl With Big Dreams
In Damien Hauser’s poignant and visually captivating “After the Long Rains,” we are transported to the coastal town of Watamu, Kenya, where we meet Aisha, a ten-year-old girl with dreams that soar far beyond the confines of her traditional community.
Sundance 2024 Review: THE BATTLE FOR LAIKIPIA Dissects Impact of Colonialism and Climate Change on Land Disputes in Kenya
Co-directed by Peter Murimi and Daphne Matziaraki, it’s a narrative that resonates deeply with broader African experiences of post-independence realities.
IO CAPITANO Venice Review: Harrowing Yet Deeply Humanizing Portrait Aims to Shatter Migrant Crisis Stereotypes – Akoroko
Shot in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco, “Io Capitano” premiered on September 6 in Venice’s Competition section.
ASHKAL: THE TUNISIAN INVESTIGATION Review: A Burning Mystery in a Haunted City
Dive into a world of mystery, political intrigue, and societal reflection in Youssef Chebbi’s post-revolution Tunisia-set genre blend.
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?
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.
MAMBAR PIERRETTE #Cannes2023 Review: Stark Hybrid Portrait of a Seamstress and a Cameroonian City in Flux — Akoroko
Rosine Mbakam’s poignant hybrid film weaves a tale of the resilience of a single mother against the vibrant yet challenging backdrop of Douala, Cameroon in this Directors’ Fortnight 2023 selection.
BANEL & ADAMA #Cannes2023 Review: A Timeless and Tragic Senegalese Love Story — Akoroko
Screening in the Cannes Film Festival main competition, this emotionally powerful film marks French-Senegalese director Ramata-Toulaye Sy as a filmmaker to watch.