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Cinema of Africa covers both the history and present of the making or screening of films on the African continent, and also refers to the persons involved in this form of audiovisual culture. It dates back to the early 20th century, when film reels were the primary cinematic technology in use.
- Neria (Zimbabwe) Year released: 1993 | Director: Godwin Mawuru. Although it is hard to confirm this, Neria is possibly the highest-grossing film in Zimbabwean history.
- I Am Not A Witch (Zambia) Year released: 2017 | Director: Rungano Nyoni. One of the more recent entries on the list, I Am Not A Witch offers a distinctive story that also made waves overseas.
- Who Killed Captain Alex? (Uganda) Year released: 2010 | Director: Issac Nabwana. What else but one of the most well-known and most beloved African films in the continent’s history would be Uganda’s entry on this list?
- Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces (Tunisia) Year released: 1990 | Director: Férid Boughedir. Halfaouine is a tender and honest coming-of-age film about a boy named Noura, who’s stuck between childhood and manhood.
Aug 12, 2020 · The new generation of African filmmakers is not shying away from drawing on Africa’s rich cultural heritage while telling contemporary stories and leveraging new filmmaking techniques. Here are ten African film producers who you should know.
Quizzical Pictures is one of South Africa's leading film and television production houses. A black-owned company (level 2 BBBEE) with thirty years of experience, we enjoy a solid reputation as a creative innovator in the industry and have won countless awards over the years, including a prestigious Peabody Award for Intersexions, and a Rose D ...
Aug 4, 2023 · The African film industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, transcending borders and captivating audiences worldwide. With a wealth of talent, creativity, and diverse storytelling, Africa's film industries have firmly established themselves on the global stage.
Mar 23, 2022 · In nearly 75 years, the Oscar for best international film has only gone to an African production three times and a Bollywood production has never won. Europe dominates the category. Why?
Nagvlug Films is an award-winning South African film production company, run by filmmakers. We are passionate about storytelling that connects people from anywhere with stories from everywhere. We focus on finding characters, communities and experiences and using our skills to create films and series that raises the bar for local narrative content.
