Young African celebrities are sandwiched in a glossy-but-gossipy reality show with disturbing narratives and no real purpose. The opportunity to paint a true picture of Africa has been wasted, writes Tobore Ovuorie.
DW Akademie and the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) will be hosting a panel with speakers from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa to discuss the potential for South-South cooperation in filmmaking.
The Berlin International Film Festival might be over, but the experience has left us with lasting memories. DW Akademie supported participating filmmakers, and we are happy to celebrate their accomplishments!
African films enjoyed a high profile at this year's Berlinale festival, with debuts from South Sudan and the Central African Republic (CAR) turning heads along with a new take on "Nollywood".