Tunisian filmmakers are making the most of newfound freedoms to tackle issues banished for decades from the silver screen, prompting a post-revolution cinema revival. “Since 2011, one of the most tangible benefits we’ve seen is…
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African filmmakers discuss the state of African cinema
Five of Africa’s top independent filmmakers participated in a discussion panel at the 2017 Rapid Lion South African International Film Festival, sharing their thoughts on the state of African cinema and its future. The…
‘Kinshasa Kids’ street movie delights home crowd in DR Congo
As the images fade on the crumpled sheet doubling as a movie screen, 400 exuberant teenagers clap hands to the beat of the closing number of “Kinshasa Kids”, the award-winning movie finally come home. The…
‘Straight Outta Compton’ puts notorious US city on map
Some see it as an opportunity, while others believe it is a chance to show how far a troubled community has come. But all are in agreement: “Straight Outta Compton” has put the American city…
Filmmaker battles to save historic Ghana cinema
The Rex, a single-storey, slope-roofed movie house was once the hotspot for film fans in Ghana, but, like many of the country’s cinemas, it hardly shows movies anymore. The building is now abandoned, except on…
African film enjoys rare Cannes outing
African film is enjoying a rare invitation to cinema’s top table with a film by French-Chadian director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, as the continent strives to satisfy an appetite for films…
‘Resident Evil: Retribution’ powers to top in N. America
(AFP) – Sci-fi action-thriller “Resident Evil: Retribution” topped the North American weekend box office, holding off the 3D version of “Finding Nemo,” final figures showed Monday. Both films were making their debut but the former,…
Hollywood still struggling with 3D
Two years after breakthrough 3D megahit “Avatar,” Hollywood is still struggling to decide how best to use the new technology, as filmgoers tire of the novelty and say no to annoying glasses. While 2011 ends…
‘Twilight’ vanquishes box office, again
The latest “Twilight” teen vampire film held its top spot at the North American box office over the long holiday weekend, besting a new “Muppets” movie, industry figures showed on Sunday. “The Twilight Saga: Breaking…