African Season: Crafting Authentic Narratives

Summary

This panel brings together accomplished filmmakers from across Africa, including emerging makers whose films have been earned critical acclaim at Cannes Film Festival. The panel will explore the challenges of sharing diverse cultures with a global audience. They will explore different approaches to navigating language, context, and storytelling whilst maintaining a strong cultural authenticity. The discussion aims to explore how cinema helps shape, celebrate, and appreciate African storytelling.

Speakers Include:
Oge Obasi, producer of Mami Wata
Ramata-Toulaye Sy, writer & director of Banel & Adama