“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 […]
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SUDAN, REMEMBER US Clip (TIFF2024)
“Sudan, Remember Us,” directed by Hind Meddeb. The film follows a group of politically active Sudanese artists in their twenties.
TIFF 2024 Centrepiece Program Lineup Includes Algerian, French, Italian, Nigerian, and Somali Narratives
The 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place from September 5 to September 15, 2024.
PERSPECTIVES On African Cinemas at TIFF23: A Call to Action!
Summary of a thought-provoking Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) discussion moderated by Nataleah Hunter-Young, TIFF International Programmer (Africa and Arab West Asia).
LES INDÉSIRABLES: Trailer Debut for Ladj Ly’s Anticipated Sophomore Feature + Context
Ly’s highly anticipated sophomore feature (French release title is BÂTIMENT 5) makes its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this week!
African Stories at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival – Akoroko
One of the most prestigious events in the global film industry, this year it will showcase a broad selection of films representing diverse African experiences.
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.