Anatomie d’une chute Takes the Prestigious Palme d’Or in a Highly Anticipated Awards Night TOPSHOT – French film director Justine Triet speaks on stage after she won the Palme d’Or for the film “Anatomie d’une Chute” (Anatomy of a Fall) during the closing ceremony of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes,...
The 76th Cannes Film Festival unfolds amidst a backdrop of gentle rain, a rare respite from the usual Mediterranean sun. Despite a smaller turnout this year, Africa stands proudly represented in both films and discussions. This year’s festival marks a significant shift, with female African directors taking center stage in the official competition. Let’s delve...
The 38th edition of the International Market for Communication Programs (Mipcom) was held from October 17 to 20, 2022 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. After a year’s break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this event was an opportunity for over 10,000 professionals from more than 100 countries to get together and exchange...
Ruben Östlund, acclaimed for his acerbic and satirical films, has been entrusted with a significant new role. The Swedish director, already a two-time Palme d’Or winner, will preside over the prestigious Cannes Film Festival jury at its 76th edition, from May 16 to 27 this year. His critical and unsettling approach to Western society has...
Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu star in The Woman King. “The Woman king” according to the Quebec title, is a big Hollywood production that plunges us into the incredible story of the female protectors of the Dahomey Kingdom two centuries ago. The film with its mythical allure is convincing and yet, Gina Prince-Bythewood, the director,...
After several successful cinematic works, Franco-Senegalese filmmaker Maimouna Doucouré is turning her attention to directing the inspiring life of Josephine Baker, who was honored with a place in the Pantheon last year. Despite her young career, the filmmaker has already received some recognition. In 2017, she won the César for Best Short Film for “Mamans.”...
We had an interview with multiple Award winning Cameroonian actress; Syndy Emade, and she shared some interesting details about herself, with us. This it how it’s went: What drew you to the Movie industry? Syndy Emadé: What drew me into the movie industry was my love for creativity, expression and the art. I mean at...
The American film and television industry will not be complete without the name Michael Douglas. The acclaimed film producer and actors born September 25, 1944) has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. We caught up...
Cette réflexion était au cœur du deuxième colloque organisé dans le cadre du festival tchadien de courts-métrages (Fetcoum). Le festival tchadien de courts-métrages se referme ce 8 octobre à N’Djamena. Ce moment aura eu le privilège de présences significatives comme celles de Joël Karekezi, l’Etalon d’or de Yennenga 2019, d’Ardiouma Soma, le délégué général du...
