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Restoring the Majestic cinema in Stone Town preserves architectural heritage and community value amid widespread mid-century cinema decline and continent-wide theatre losses.

Social justice

fromIndieWire

1 month ago

The Hardest Thing for Us to Bear: How Two African Films from the '70s Examine Postcolonial Discontent

Independence movements in Africa were compromised by the selfishness of leaders prioritizing their comfort over constituents.

Film

fromDocumentjournal

4 months ago

Play is protest in 'Le Grand Calao'

The film Le Grand Calao portrays leisure as an act of defiance for women against societal oppression.

fromThe Miami Times

5 months ago

'Black Tea' gets its NYC premiere at the 2025 New York African Film Festival

The film starts with a vibrant scene depicting Aya's inner conflict at her wedding, showcasing the complexities of love and personal freedom in a distracting narrative.

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