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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

When rival cops and fearless female journalists unite, the hilarious, high-stakes hunt for Conakry's mafia kingpins begins.

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In the vibrant streets of Conakry, rival cops and fearless female journalists form an unlikely alliance to expose a corrupt mafia network. Director Dominique Philippe's witty Guinean comedy—hailed by the Guinea Consul in LA—delivers a high-stakes hunt for justice with undeniable West African flair..#SafariinConakry #conakry #guinea #africa #dominiquephilippe #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

In European cemeteries, families and historians unite to honor fallen WWII soldiers, transforming sacrifice into enduring generational bonds

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In quiet European cemeteries, American soldiers rest as symbols of sacrifice. Forever Families follows caretakers, historians, and descendants who ensure these heroes are never forgotten. Directed by Multi-Emmy winner Gary Metivier, the film captures floral tributes, historical detective work, and digital reunions binding strangers through a single name on a headstone.

Through these connections, strangers become one family. Produced for the Quad City Veterans Outreach Center, Forever Families transforms WWII legacy into a living generational bond..#foreverfamilies #ww2 #ww2hommage #usveterans #thankyouforyourservice #cannesFIFI

In Montgomery, French artists and locals create murals inspired by a Persian poem, exploring home and our shared humanity.

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In Montgomery, Alabama—a city emblematic of America's complex history—renowned French street artists MonkeyBird join local creators to forge a new narrative. Inspired by a 12th-century Persian poem, they transform public walls into a metaphor for unity. This visually stunning documentary explores why art is essential, how we define home, and the universal journey that connects us all. A powerful story of collaboration and shared humanity. #cannesFIFI

Mika, on a temporary contract, is interning at a retirement home after lying about his ambitions. His energy and natural charm will turn the residents' lives upside down.

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Samuel Massilia #cannesFIFI

A French cop and soldier reveal their PTSD journeys, offering keys to resilience in a taboo-breaking documentary.

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Pierre Aragou #cannesFIFI