Nigerian historical fantasy film “Osamede” by James Omokwe and Lilian Olubi is set to premiere at 2025 Cannes Film Market.
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Marc Zinga is a jury member for the 2025 edition the documentary prize established by the Cannes Film Festival and La Scam.
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Congolese Director Dieudo Hamadi And French-Moroccan Novelist Leïla Slimani Join 2025 Cannes Jury
The pair of African creative professionals will join the 2025 Cannes jury, which is led by French actress Juliette Binoche.
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Exclusive: History-Making Cannes Selection, “My Father’s Shadow”, Had 90 Percent African Crew
The filmmakers behind Nigeria’s Cannes-selected film, My Father’s Shadow, also spoke about challenges during production.
Projects from Thomas Ngijol and Robin Campillo will screen at the Directors’ Fortnight section of Cannes 2025.
Cannes Film Festival 2025 lineup includes African productions, Aisha Can’t Fly Away, Promised Sky, and My Father’s Shadow.
Ahead of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Oris Aigbokhaevbolo offers a few lessons for African cinema based on observations from the last edition.
The “Screen Nigeria” platform will showcase Nigerian creativity across TV, film, and other audiovisual forms at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Producer Doreen Kilimbe shares notes on her debut film’s win at ZIFF 2024 and the challenges of making films in Tanzania.