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A modest bungalow reveals how Wole Soyinka's early home holds the fragile memory of a nation.

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From acclaimed writer and linguist Kola Tubosun comes his debut feature documentary, which anchors the monumental story of Wole Soyinka—Africa's first Nobel Laureate—to the physical space where it all began: a modest, now-dilapidated bungalow on the campus of the University of Ibadan. More than just a biopic, the film uses this single location as a powerful metaphor for the fragility of memory and history itself. 

#EbrohimieRoad #nigeria #africa #WoleSoyinka #NOBELPRIZE #cannesFIFI

In a collapsing Mali, a filmmaker amplifies survivors' voices, revealing silence, not hatred, as the greatest threat.

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Award-winning director Soussaba Cissé (daughter of the legendary Souleymane Cissé) delivers a urgent and searing wake-up call with I Jantô! (Bambara for "Be Careful"). 

#IJANTO #BEWARE #mali #africa #SoussabaCisse #SouleymaneCisse #CannesFIFI

At an Addis Ababa club, a dancer fights to keep his sanctuary alive, proving a nation's soul lives on the floor.

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From acclaimed author and first-time director Cisco Bradley comes a documentary that throws open the doors of Fendika Cultural Center, hailed as "the best venue in Africa," to reveal a sanctuary where tradition and avant-garde experimentation collide. The film centers on the magnetic Melaku Belay, a world-renowned dancer whose vision transformed a modest Addis Ababa bar into a dynamic crossroads for artists from across the continent and the diaspora. 

#TakeMeToFendika #ethiopia #africa #ciscobradley #cannesFIFI

A filmmaker returns to ancestral Congo to reclaim his people's true story from the shadows cast by outsiders.

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From acclaimed Congolese filmmaker Michael Sayinet—protégé of La Vie Est Belle director Mweze Ngangura—comes an intimate epic that traces the untold story of the Bashi community of South Kivu, whose deep heritage has long been buried beneath decades of conflict and colonial erasure. It is an invitation to see the DRC not as a backdrop of poverty, but as a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and humanity—told on its own terms. #TheJourneyEast #congo #DRC #africa #bashi #michaelsayinet #cannesFIFI

In Burkina Faso, a filmmaker finds a nation's ancient soul through the sacred, everyday rhythms of griots and hunters.

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Crafted with patience and intimacy by Milan-based filmmaker Pietro Cremona over two years of editing, BOLOMAKOTÈ is not just a portrait of a place, but a timeless invitation to witness a culture that remains powerfully alive. #BOLOMAKOTÈ #BurkinaFaso #africa #pietrocremona #cannesFIFI

For 50,000 years, the Baka people's ancient wisdom reveals urgent lessons for a collapsing planet.

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A multi-awarded researcher and author of 20 books, Rui Diogo's groundbreaking work on evolution has been featured in over 600 media outlets worldwide, including the BBC, CNN, and the New York Times. #baka #thewisdomoftheforest #congo #africa #ruidiogo #cannesFIFI

A young man, shattered by a violent act against his authoritarian father, finds his only reason to survive: protecting his sister.

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From Martinican filmmaker Jean-Michel Louthoby,. Remarkably, Louthoby trained 40 at-risk Martinican youth in filmmaking, casting many in the film—turning his set into an instrument of social transformation. With visceral camerawork and luminous natural photography, Invisible Scars is a universal story of resilience rooted in the French Caribbean. #invisiblescars #martinique #jeanmichellouthoby #cannesFIFI

A photographer discovers her hidden Nazi-survivor heritage, forcing sisters to reclaim their identity and break a generations-old silence.

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A US-born, Spain-based producer and founder of Coupage Productions, Kimberly Olsen brings a global perspective shaped by literature, independent cinema, and her roots as a co-owner of a South African winery.#TheEmeraldPurse #southafrica #africa #KimberlyOlsen #cannesFIFI

A devoted daughter tends to her aging father, offering affectionate support as he grapples with the challenges of living with dementia.

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From award-winning filmmaker Steven G. Smith. With one in three seniors projected to die from dementia, this film captures a crisis unfolding in millions of homes—yet rarely seen with such unflinching intimacy. Shot with the visual poetry that has defined Smith's 25-year career, The Long Goodbye is a daughter's loving tribute, offering viewers a window into the universal experience of watching a parent fade while celebrating the dignity that remains. 

#TheLongGoodbyeACaregiversJourney #usa #stevengsmith #cannesFIFI