The glitz and glamour of the french riviera. going into cannes this year, commentators were noting that africa was finally having its moment at the festival. there were more africa set features in the official selection than ever before. and what s interesting is this wave of filmmaking is being driven by some extremely talented female directors, as emma jones has been finding out. well might kaouther ben hania and the cast of her documentary drama four daughters dance at its cannes world premiere. it has been praised for its innovative way of storytelling. four daughters is the real story of 0lfa, a tunisian woman whose daughters left suddenly tojoin islamic state. ben hania got two actors play their parts as the remaining family put together what led up to that moment. i started by shooting
This film in cannes. cannes is a world away from the strife in sudan, but, with his picture, mohamed kordofani has made sure that at least many film goers will ponder the fate of his country amidst the glitz and glamour of the french riviera. going into cannes this year, commentators were noting that africa was finally having its moment at the festival. there were more africa set features in the official selection than ever before. and what s interesting is this wave of filmmaking is being driven by some extremely talented female directors, as emma jones has been finding out. well might kaouther ben hania and the cast of her documentary drama four daughters dance at its cannes world premiere. it has been praised for its innovative way of storytelling. four daughters is the real story of 0lfa, a tunisian woman whose daughters left suddenly
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