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From Ruin to Cultural Hub: The Transformation of Zanzibar's Majestic Cinema

Restoring the Majestic cinema in Stone Town preserves architectural heritage and community value amid widespread mid-century cinema decline and continent-wide theatre losses.

Social justice

fromIndieWire

2 weeks ago

The Hardest Thing for Us to Bear: How Two African Films from the '70s Examine Postcolonial Discontent

Independence movements in Africa were compromised by the selfishness of leaders prioritizing their comfort over constituents.

fromSubstack

2 months ago

Tribeca lets the light in

The virtual screenings during the Covid-19 pandemic briefly lifted long-standing barriers for African professionals and audiences at film festivals, but this democratization was short-lived as festivals returned to physical gatherings.

Film

fromDocumentjournal

3 months ago

Play is protest in 'Le Grand Calao'

The film Le Grand Calao portrays leisure as an act of defiance for women against societal oppression.

fromThe Miami Times

3 months ago

'Black Tea' gets its NYC premiere at the 2025 New York African Film Festival

The film starts with a vibrant scene depicting Aya's inner conflict at her wedding, showcasing the complexities of love and personal freedom in a distracting narrative.