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Reframing African Film Criticism Amid Increased Global Exposure As Africa (broadly) enters what I believe is a *new phase* (still to be confirmed) of cinematic development and international recognition, the role of film criticism in this context becomes increasingly important.

Box Office Analysis: African/Diaspora Films on the International Stage and Lessons from PARASITE Last week, I analyzed the global box office performance of a selection of 10 African and diaspora films released between 2000 and early 2020 (before the COVID-19 pandemic

Debunking the "African Films Don't Sell" Myth It's a belief that has become a self-fulfilling prophecy, limiting investment, distribution, and ultimately, the exposure of African cinema to global audiences. However, this assertion needs critical examination and reframing. To be

Benin Dialogues: Short Docs Explore Art, Restitution, and Museum Culture The Museum Rietberg in Zürich, Switzerland, is hosting an exhibition titled "In Dialogue with Benin – Art, Colonialism and Restitution" from August 23, 2024, to February 16, 2025. The exhibition explores

Submissions continuing to trickle in... I can immediately tell who actually read the whole call - yes, it's long and detailed for a reason.

#Venice: Trailer for Mehdi Barsaoui's "Aïcha" which premiered in the Orizzonti section of the 2024 Venice Film Festival (cutting-edge films from emerging and established directors), and won the award for Best Mediterranean Film. It follows Aya (Fatma Sfar in a notable

An increasing number of films in the African context that offer a window into the complexities of "modern" life from a woman's perspective, challenging audiences to consider the often-invisible struggles they face in seemingly progressive societies.

The Altman-esque "Freedom Way" has a compelling concept but struggles under the weight of its ambitions. Its cinematography is its star. "Aïcha" is a character study, anchored by Sfar's multilayered performance as a young Tunisian woman assuming multiple identities to survive.

African Film Financing Case Studies: Insights from the MIP Africa Financing Forum I hosted a session on African film financing during the third edition of FAME Week / MIP Africa last week in Cape Town, South Africa. Titled "Bridging the Gap: Financing Africa's Creative

Recognizing that traditional panels can fall short in providing actionable insights, I decided to shake things up, cutting through the usual conference rhetoric. Four panelists, four scenarios, and multiple solutions for each. #AfricanFilmFinancing #MIPAfrica #FAMEWeek

More film reviews from Venice and Toronto received by subscribers with more on the way... - "Dahomey": The film can also be seen as an imaginative extension and critique of the themes presented in "Statues Also Die" (1953) by Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, and Ghislain Cloquet.

In an interview, Mati Diop said this was originally conceived as narrative fiction, a different kind of ghost story (referencing her debut "Atlantic's"). I haven't been able to get the thought out of my head since then.

Morocco Submits EVERYBODY LOVES TOUDA for 97th Academy Awards Consideration: Countdown to the Oscars and African Representation Seven African countries have publicized their selection committee invitations to filmmakers to submit films for consideration: Algeria, Cameroon,

Seven African countries publicized their intent to submit films for consideration. However, the absence of an announcement does not necessarily mean that a country will not participate. With the Oct. 2 deadline looming, Morocco is the only one to make its selection so far!

FREEDOM WAY (TIFF Review): An Ambitious, Visually Captivating, Yet Narratively Uneven Journey Through Lagos. Full review: akoroko.com/freedom-way-ti…

A freebie for non-subscribers: the most read Akoroko #TIFF2024 or #Venice2024 film review dispatched to subscribers thus far! #FreedomWay

The Nati wasn't on my shortlist... Me thinks this may have been some kind of trial balloon. Just stay in Park City dude.