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 "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 "Nothing is Forgiven"

Nothing is Forgiven

Vincent Coen, Guillaume Vandenberghe 2017 58 Min
This Charlie Hebdo staffer has been filmed since 2011, when …
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 "Sound of Torture"

Sound of Torture

Keren Shayo 2013 58 Min
Since Europe closed its borders in 2006, thousands of Eritrean …
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 …