The year 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of FESPACO, the Pan-African Film and Television Festival. This anniversary edition prompted industry players to question the current state of cinema on the continent and reflect on its future.
From production to distribution and exhibition, cinema in French-speaking Africa seems to be catching its breath again. Despite an industry that is still very fragile, a lack of funding, and various challenges related to local production, initiatives are multiplying and projects are being implemented to create a favorable ecosystem for cinema on the continent.
Creativity is emerging and movie theaters are being reborn… Driven by a young generation of filmmakers who are embracing new technologies, French-speaking African cinema is showing the first signs of a renaissance. With its eyes fixed on French-speaking Africa, Adweknow takes stock of the situation.