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25 Films from the FESPACO Film Festival

25 titles

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  1. 1DrumMovie · 2004 · 94mIn 1950s South Africa, an ambitious journalist becomes involved in the fight against Apartheid.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.2
  2. 2The LawMovie · 1990 · 81mAfter a long time away, Saga returns to his village only to find his father has claimed Nogma, Saga’s intended wife. Despite the taboo, Saga and Nogma rekindle their love and begin a secret relationship.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
  3. 3Muna MotoMovie · 1975 · 90mNgando and Ndomé have a deeply loving relationship. However, tradition requires a dowry for Ndomé that Ngando, an orphan, cannot pay. Desperate, Ngando turns to his uncle for help, placing himself at the uncle's mercy and exposing him to the uncle’s desires. Can Ngando and Ndomé find happiness together? Their path will be difficult, and they will discover that some things are beyond saving.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5
  4. 4TezaMovie · 2008 · 140mAnberber, an Ethiopian intellectual, returns to his homeland under the oppressive rule of Haile Mariam Mengistu. He is deeply affected by the destruction of his people’s culture and values, and feels lost in the changes. After studying medicine in Germany for years, he finds his country transformed into a place of conflict. His hopes of helping Ethiopians through his medical skills are dashed when a military government exploits scientists for political gain. Seeking peace in his rural home, Anberber discovers no escape from violence. The memories of his past are overshadowed by the struggles between the military and those fighting against them. Anberber must decide whether to endure the hardship or rebuild his life from the ruins.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.5
  5. 5Guimba the TyrantMovie · 1996 · 93mThe film chronicles the ascent and decline of Guimba, a ruthless and tyrannical village chief, and his son Jangine, set against the backdrop of a fictional village in the Sahel region of Mali.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 5.5
  6. 6Ali Zaoua: Prince of the StreetsMovie · 2001 · 99m · DramaAli, Kwita, Omar, and Boubker are street children in Casablanca, using glue to escape their harsh reality. Having left a dangerous gang led by Dib, they now live in fear of his revenge on the city's portside. Ali dreams of becoming a sailor, inspired by a childhood story of a man who found a magical island. Instead of a dream come true, Ali and his friends face escalating threats from Dib's gang, and their situation grows increasingly perilous.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.5
  7. 7Heritage AfricaMovie · 1989 · 110mQuincy Bosomfield, shaped by his colonial upbringing, achieves the position of district commissioner. However, this ascent comes at a cost: he increasingly distances himself from his African roots and the values that once defined him.IMDb 7.2TMDB 5.8
  8. 8The Mercy of the JungleMovie · 2019 · 91m"The Mercy of the Jungle" is a road movie depicting the Congo wars through the experiences of two soldiers stranded in the jungle. The film focuses on their fight for survival, vulnerability, and enduring hope.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8
  9. 9The Gravedigger's WifeMovie · 2021 · 83mGuled and Nasra are a devoted couple raising their teenage son, Mahad, in the suburbs of Djibouti City. They're struggling financially, especially since Nasra desperately needs costly surgery for a chronic kidney condition. Guled works tirelessly as a gravedigger to provide for his family.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7
  10. 10Djeli, a Modern TaleMovie · 1981 · 90mKramoko Kouyate, the son of a storyteller, is forbidden from marrying Fanta because she belongs to nobility. The film's opening scenes recount the history behind this restriction, depicting their efforts to overcome it.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5
  11. 11Tale of an EncounterMovie · 1985 · 77mA deaf and mute girl, the daughter of an American oil engineer, meets a boy whose father is an Algerian farmer. Despite their different backgrounds, they find a way to communicate, overcoming cultural differences.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.6
  12. 12EzraMovie · 2007 · 105mAs a child, Ezra is abducted by a rebel organization and later compelled to recount the harrowing reality of being forced into military service.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 5.5
  13. 13SarraouniaMovie · 1986 · 120mIn 1899, a French military column led by Captains Voulet and Chanoine is dispatched from the French Sudan into what is now Cameroon. The column, comprised of French soldiers and African mercenaries, systematically destroys and kills anyone in their path. Despite orders from French authorities to halt, the captains eliminate any messengers sent to them. Queen Sarraounia of the Aznas, learning of the atrocities, resolves to resist and confront these brutal invaders.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.1
  14. 14The Polygamous WazzouMovie · 1971 · 35mAfter completing the pilgrimage to Mecca, El Hadji returns home with the respected title of "Haji." He falls in love with Santou, his daughter's friend, who is already promised to Garba. El Hadji is already married with two wives, and his second wife, Gaika, is determined to prevent another younger woman from entering their household. She schemes to kill Santou.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.1
  15. 15TodayMovie · 2013 · 86mFacing his own mortality, Satché resolves to make his final day a celebration of life.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 7.3
  16. 16Buud YamMovie · 1997 · 97mIn an early 19th-century African village, Wend Kuuni lives with his adopted family after his mother is accused of witchcraft and killed. When his adopted sister, Pughneere, falls ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni. To save Pughneere's life, and his own, he embarks on a journey to find a healer. This quest exposes him to others and becomes a journey of self-discovery.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0
  17. 17WorkMovie · 1978 · 90m · DramaA young factory manager meets a mysterious man who says his family has a history of serving the company. Feeling sympathy and a sense of responsibility, the manager hires him and uncovers the harsh conditions the workers endure. Balancing his conscience with the need to protect his job as the factory faces increasing problems, the manager must confront difficult realities and make choices that will change his life and the lives of those he's responsible for.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4
  18. 18Pieces of IdentityMovie · 1998 · 90mA Congolese king travels to Brussels to find his daughter, whom he has not seen for many years.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 5.3
  19. 19A Thousand and One HandsMovie · 1972 · 60mIn Morocco, an aging dyer and his young son Miloud transport wool packs. This is the beginning of a story shared by countless elderly men, women, and children who meticulously weave carpets.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.4
  20. 20The WindMovie · 1983 · 100mIn a Malian secondary school, Bah, whose family traces back to a powerful tribal chieftain, and Batrou, son of a military governor representing the country's new authority, forge an unexpected connection. These two teenagers, from vastly different worlds, become part of a generation that questions and rebels against the existing social structure.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.9
  21. 21In the Name of ChristMovie · 1993 · 80mIn West Africa, a pig farmer experiences a religious vision declaring him to be Magloire the First, a prophet of Christ. He then journeys to convert his village, aiming to replace their traditional beliefs with faith in Jesus.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 4.2
  22. 22FélicitéMovie · 2017 · 123m · Music, DramaFélicité, a resilient and independent woman, works as a singer in Kinshasa's bars. Her world shifts when her 14-year-old son is in an accident. Amidst the vibrant music and atmosphere of Kinshasa, she becomes lost in a haze of dreams... until an unexpected connection reignites her spirit.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8
  23. 23FeversMovie · 2014 · 90mBenjamin struggles with a constant sense of conflict: with life, with authority figures, and with himself. Throughout his childhood, the 13-year-old has moved repeatedly between different foster homes. When his mother is incarcerated, he's sent to live with his estranged father, a man he's never met. His father is a disappointment – a disillusioned warehouse worker in his mid-40s who still lives with his parents in a high-rise apartment in the suburbs. Benjamin’s troubled behavior quickly overwhelms his new family.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0
  24. 24PegasusMovie · 2010 · 104mPsychiatrist Zineb is assigned to Rihana, a young pregnant woman deeply scarred by a childhood under the strict control of her father, who treated her as a son. As Zineb works with Rihana, the patient’s experiences trigger buried memories within the psychiatrist herself.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 5.5
  25. 25Waiting for HappinessMovie · 2002 · 91mBefore moving to the West, Abdallah visits his mother in Nouadhibou, Mauritania, where he grew up. He finds himself a stranger in his old neighborhood, struggling with the local language and feeling isolated in his Western clothes. Spending time with a young boy and an elderly electrician, Abdallah is overcome by a sense of longing for the life he's leaving behind.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3