As Encounters celebrates its 27th year, director Mandisa Zitha spotlights must-see films and the magic of documentary cinema
An electrifying saga of supernatural warfare, family loyalty and the high cost of power in the Joburg underworld
Dlamini brings new life to a role born from resistance and South Africa’s historic youth uprising
Informed, provocative, and hopeful — Adebajo’s work resists reduction, embracing Africa’s plurality and persistent spirit
Kola Tubosun has made a documentary about Nigerian creative Wole Soyinka who has just turned 90
Youngsters’ film about Thokoza gets an enthusiastic reception at a festival in Portugal
In many countries south of the Sahara, digital technology, strong investment and modern theatres are bringing about a major revival of movie-g
Filmmakers have documented Africa’s dark side: war, genocide and xenophobia at this year’s Durban International Film Festival.
<b>Matthew Krouse</b> spoke to Fanney Tsimang, whose locally produced short gay feature film is based on a Nollywood concept.
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The director is challenging Nigeria’s film industry to raise its game by hiring American stars and taking on topical, political themes.
<b>Shaun de Waal</b> has been mulling over the question of what we might call "local content" in South African movies.
Cinemas in Africa are a relic of the continent’s colonial heritage.
A nice, bloody morning in the cheap seats at the bug-house.