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    A portrait photo of Muhammed Hamdy in a green sweater at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
    Film + TV
    13 September 2024

    Muhammed Hamdy on Blending Reality and Fiction in 'Perfumed With Mint'

    The Emmy-winning Egyptian filmmaker’s debut feature 'Perfumed With Mint' premiered in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival, days after being first unveiled at Venice Critics Week.

    (L-R) Actor Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo, a.k.a Mr Macaroni, director Afolabi Olalekan and writer/producer Blessing Uzzi attend the premiere of "Freedom Way" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Lightbox on September 07, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.
    Profiles & Interviews
    09 September 2024

    At the Toronto International Film Festival, Two Films Explore the Darker Corners of Lagos

    Freedom Way, directed by Afolabi Olalekan and The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos, fronted by the Agbajowo Collective, consider the idea of Lagos as a place where dreams go to die.

    A photo of K'naan, wearing a black suit and smiling as he raises his hand in a peace sign gesture at the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards Ceremony at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on February 3, 2024.
    Latest
    04 September 2024

    K’naan on the Inspiration Behind His Directorial Debut ‘Mother Mother’

    The Somali Canadian musician’s first feature film, ‘Mother Mother,’ is screening at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024.

    An image from the film of three women walking with various equipment in their hands.
    Film + TV
    18 September 2023

    ‘The Umbrella Men’ Return for Another Score

    The South African sequel sets the stage for another job – and this time, the women get the chance to show what they’ve got.

    An image from the film of a traditionally-dressed man standing in front of another man with his arms stretched towards his shoulders.
    Film + TV
    13 September 2023

    Ishaya Bako Did Not Come to Filmmaking By Chance

    The Nigerian director returns to the Toronto International Film Festival with his new film, an adaptation of the hit novel, I Do Not Come To You By Chance.

    An image from the film of a close-up of a woman looking pensive.
    Film + TV
    12 September 2023

    How Ian Gabriel and Noxolo Dlamini Gave Life to ‘Death of a Whistleblower’

    The fictional South African political thriller, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival this past weekend, pays homage to real-life whistleblowers who’ve been attacked or killed for not staying silent.

    An image from the film of a building being demolished in front of a group of people.
    11 September 2023

    Ladj Ly on Making the Followup to His Oscar-Nominated ‘Les Miserables’

    The French Malian director debuted his much-awaited second film, Les Indésirables, this past weekend, and with it, raised the alarm on pressing issues around housing and humanity.

    An image from the film Mambar Pierrette of a woman and a young child walking next to each other, and the child is carrying a bucket of something on their head.
    Film + TV
    06 September 2023

    What We’re Looking Forward to at This Year’s Toronto International Film Festival

    These are the films and events that we’re most excited about at the 2023 edition of the popular North American film festival.

    'Crazy World' is the Ugandan Action Film Poised to Bring Wakaliwood to the World
    Film + TV
    02 October 2019

    'Crazy World' is the Ugandan Action Film Poised to Bring Wakaliwood to the World

    We caught up with 'Uganda's Tarantino,' I.G.G Nabwana to talk the making of his new kung-fu kids flick

    This Nigerian Magic-Realist Film Based in Igbo Tradition is Burning Up the Festival Circuit
    Film + TV
    23 September 2019

    This Nigerian Magic-Realist Film Based in Igbo Tradition is Burning Up the Festival Circuit

    We spoke to Abba Makama to get the story behind The Lost Okoroshi, his phenomenal new film about ancestral spirits that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

    Mati Diop Will Be Presented the Inaugural Mary Pickford Award at TIFF 2019
    News
    21 August 2019

    Mati Diop Will Be Presented the Inaugural Mary Pickford Award at TIFF 2019

    The Senegalese-French director of "Atlantiques" will be the first to be honored for her exceptional work as a female talent in the film industry.

    Congolese Actor Stéphane Bak on His Intense Experience Shooting 'The Mercy of the Jungle' In Uganda
    Popular
    18 September 2018

    Congolese Actor Stéphane Bak on His Intense Experience Shooting 'The Mercy of the Jungle' In Uganda

    We catch up with the actor after the film made its North American premiere at TIFF.

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