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Oct 17, 2021 · Thousands thronged the Palais des Sports complex in the Ouaga 2000 district to witness the start of Africa's largest film festival, which runs from 16 to 23 October. AFP. The event was...
Oct 17, 2021 · Thousands thronged the Palais des Sports complex in the Ouaga 2000 district to witness the start of Africa's largest film festival, which runs from 16 to 23 October. AFP. The event was...
- African International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Nigeria. Founded by Chioma Ude, AFRIFF is a cornerstone in Nigeria's cinematic landscape. Esteemed judges like Tunde Kelani and Mahmood Ali-Balogun have graced the event, adding a layer of prestige.
- Marrakech International Film Festival, Morocco. Set against the backdrop of Marrakech's historic sites, MIFF enjoys the royal patronage of King Mohammed VI.
- Addis International Film Festival (AIFF), Ethiopia. Founded by Indrias Getachew and Meseret Lemma, AIFF is a platform for documentaries and short films that focus on social issues like gender equality and climate change.
- Carthage Film Festival, Tunis (JCC) Initiated in 1966, JCC is held in various venues across Tunis, including the Municipal Theatre. The festival has been graced by judges like Moufida Tlatli, a renowned Tunisian filmmaker, and specializes in showcasing films that delve into political and social issues.
Presented by Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, it is the oldest and largest film festival in Africa and presents over 200 screenings celebrating the best in South African, African and international cinema. Most of the screenings are either African or South African premieres.
- 1979 by Teddy Sarkin & Ros Sarkin
- 2012 edition, 171 films were screened, feature films, documentaries, short films and surf films.
- Teddy Sarkin, Ros Sarkin
Mar 1, 2023 · 03/01/2023. At the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, or FESPACO, African cinema has freed itself from Western models, with women leading the way. The film 'Sira' has...
Feb 25, 2023 · A statue of Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, considered one of the founding fathers of African cinema, is displayed at the headquarters of the FESPACO (Pan-African Film and Television Festival) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Most film festivals can be counted on to provide entertainment, laced with some introspection.
Feb 26, 2023 · 15,000 people, including cinema celebrities from Nigeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast are expected in Ouagadougou for FESPACO, Africa's biggest film festival that was launched in 1969. This...
