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!

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Film Still "The African Cypher"

The African Cypher

Bryan Little 2012 99 Min
“When we dance we find purpose with our bodies.” (Tom …
Film Still "Welcome to Sodom"

Welcome to Sodom

Florian Weigensamer, Christian Krönes 2018 90 Min
Agbogloshi, Accra is the largest electronic waste dump in the …
Film Still "The Sound of Masks"

The Sound of Masks

Sara CF De Gouveia 2018 70 Min
Atanásio Nyusi, a compelling storyteller and legendary Mapiko dancer, takes …
Film Still "The Coffin Salesman"

The Coffin Salesman

Imoh Umoren 2019 72 Min
The Coffin Salesman is a black comedy/satire that holds up …
Film Still "Saint Music"

Saint Music

Dagmawi Zemed 2018 40 Min
Saint Music is a documentary exploring Ethiopian music, its brief …
Film Still "Lobi Kuna"

Lobi Kuna

Matthias De Groof 2018 45 Min
Photographer Mekhar Kiyoso is in the Africa Museum for a …
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 "Easy Lessons"

Easy Lessons

Dorottya Zurbó 2018 78 Min
Kafia is 17 years old. Two years ago, she fled …
Film Still "A Growing Thing"

A Growing Thing

Sarah Gross 2019 92 Min
With only a 5th grade education, Jabulile Ndaba, a tall …
Film Still "Bezness as Usual"

Bezness as Usual

Alex Pitstra 2016 55 Min
Dutch filmmaker Alex Pitstra is 25 years old when he …
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 "COMING OF AGE"

COMING OF AGE

Teboho Edkins 2016 61 Min
Coming Of Age is a film that follows teenagers over …
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 …
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