The month of August is packed with new releases for African film lovers. Different genres and narratives come together in a line-up that promises to surprise international audiences.
Among the most anticipated productions is a thriller set in Igbo culture. The plot explores the family tensions that arise over a disputed inheritance, with overtones of psychological drama.
Another outstanding proposal is a science fiction mockumentary set in the year 2093. The film imagines an alternative future of the continent and combines animation techniques and real footage.
Senegal also contributes relevant titles inspired by literary works. These adaptations translate classic and contemporary stories that address themes of identity and collective memory into cinema.
The selection, published by the cultural portal OkayAfricais distributed on streaming platforms and in cinemas. Their variety confirms the good creative moment that the African audiovisual industry is experiencing.
Source: @okayafrica