Join the celebration of African cinema as ARIFF 2024 showcases powerful narratives from the continent, spotlighting stories of resilience, culture and identity.
Kicking off the festival is the short film “Why the Cattle Wait”, directed by award-winning South African writer and director, Phumi Morare.
As the festival draws to a close, it will be marked by the poignant documentary, “Banned”, which is directed by Naledi Bogacwi.This gripping documentary takes viewers on a historical journey exploring the legacy of “Joe Bullet” with South Africa’s first all-African cast film. Through haunting interviews with original cast members and others involved in the film's production, “Banned” exposes the terrible consequences of censorship during apartheid.“With ‘Why the Cattle Wait’ and ‘Banned’, we honour the creativity and resilience of African storytellers who have shaped and continue to redefine the cinematic landscape. These films represent the heart and soul of ARIFF.
Aside from these compelling films, the ARIFF 2024 programme promises a variety of exciting experiences.
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