Focus: Africa

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A collection of films made in Africa. Some are exciting action films, the others deal with topics such as politics, conflicts and religions. Explore the collection and expand your knowledge on Africa!

Films in this category

Film Still "Fonko"

Fonko

Lamin Daniel Jadama, Lars Lovén, Göran Olsson 2014 86 Min
The great music revolutions of our times have come from …
Film Still "The Train of Salt and Sugar"

The Train of Salt and Sugar

Licínio Azevedo 2016 93 Min
Mozambique is in the midst of civil war. A single …
Film Still "Who Am I?"

Who Am I?

Wanuri Kahiu and Nick Reding 2016 30 Min
In 2007, the violently disputed general election in Kenya divided …
Film Still "Kati Kati"

Kati Kati

Mbithi Masya 2016 75 Min
When Kaleche wakes up in the middle of the wilderness, …
Film Still "Katutura"

Katutura

Florian Schott 2016 102 Min
"Katutura" follows a group of characters experiencing the gravity of …
Film Still "The Boda Boda Thieves"

The Boda Boda Thieves

Donald Mugisha, James Tayler 2015 85 Min
Even though he is only 15 years old, when his …
Film Still "The Cursed Ones"

The Cursed Ones

Maximilian Claussen, Nana Obiri Yeboah 2015 95 Min
A series of misfortunes lead a West African village to …
Film Still "Veve"

Veve

Simon Mukali 2014 94 Min
"Veve" follows the lives of multiple characters trying to find …
Film Still "Something Necessary"

Something Necessary

Judy Kibinge 2013 85 Min
"Something Necessary" is a film about a pivotal period in …
Film Still "Mayfair"

Mayfair

Sara Blecher 2018 91 Min
Computer whiz and prodigal son Zaid is on a quest …
Film Still "It's us"

It's us

Nick Reding 2013 92 Min
Ni Sisi portrays a typical Kenyan community: a harmonious muddle …
Film Still "The Dreams of Elibidi"

The Dreams of Elibidi

Kamau Wa Ndung'u, Nick Reding 2010 75 Min
‘Ndoto Za Elibidi’ was devised originally as a stage play …
Film Still "A STORY OF SAHEL SOUNDS"

A STORY OF SAHEL SOUNDS

neopan kollektiv 2016 82 Min
Shot on three continents, this film provides an inside look …
Film Still "GANGBÉ!"

GANGBÉ!

Arnaud Robert 2015 52 Min
Arnaud Robert faithfully describes the adventures of a Benin musical …
Film Still "Timbuktu"

Timbuktu

Abderrahmane Sissako 2014 97 Min
Not far from the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, proud …
Film Still "Nairobi Half Life"

Nairobi Half Life

Tosh Gitonga 2012 96 Min
A young, aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming …
Film Still "Much Loved"

Much Loved

Nabil Ayouch 2015 104 Min
Noha, Randa, Soukaina, Hlima - just some of the women …
Film Still "Lamb"

Lamb

Yared Zeleke 2015 90 Min
When Ephraim, an Ethiopian boy, is sent from his homeland …
Film Still "Far From Men"

Far From Men

David Oelhoffen 2014 97 Min
Algeria, 1954. Two very different men thrown together by a …
Film Still "Benda Bilili!"

Benda Bilili!

Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye 2010 84 Min
Summer 2009. Five paraplegics and a young able-bodied teenager light …
 

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