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AFRIFF 2023 Official Selection
Narrative Features
IN COMPETITION
Cameroon
Kuvah - Legend of The Sea | Directed by Max Ngassa | Duration 01:50:00 | Year 2023
Canada
The Founder Effect | Directed by Justin MacGregor | Duration 01:51:00 | Year 2023
Orah | Directed by Lonzo Nzekwe | Duration 01:36:00 | Year 2023
Germany
4 Days to Eternity | Directed by Konstantin Korenchuk and Simon Pilarski | Duration 01:47:38 | Year 2021
Ghana
Dynamite | Directed by Uche Aguh | Duration 01:00:00 | Year 2023
Morocco
Triple A | Directed by Jihane El Bahar | Duration 01:56:00 | Year 2023
Namibia
Under the Hanging Tree | Directed by Perivi Katjavivi | Duration 01:33:00 | Year 2022
Nigeria
Afamefuna | Directed by Kayode Kasum | Duration 02:05:24 | Year 2023
Finding Odera | Directed by Charles Uwagbai | Duration 01:59:46 | Year 2022
Tarella: Princess of the Nile | Directed by Lolo Eremie and Kayode Kasum | Duration 01:47:10 | Year 2023
Kanaani | Directed by Tola Olatunji | Duration 01:55:50 | Year 2023
All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White | Directed by Babatunde Apalowo (Nigeria) | Duration 01:32:47 | Year 2023
Black Harvest | Directed by James Amuta | Duration 01:31:19 | Year 2023
This is Lagos | Directed by Kenneth Gyang | Duration 01:31:02 | Year 2023
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti | Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters | Duration 01:31:00 | Year 2023
A Green Fever | Directed by Taiwo Egunjobi | Duration 01:25:15 | Year 2023
I Do Not Come to You by Chance | Directed by Ishaya Bako | Duration 01:40:00 | Year 2023
Tanzania
Eonii | Directed by Eddie Mzale | Duration 01:21:55 | Year 2023
Uganda
Tembele | Directed by Mugisha Herbert Morris, Agaba Joan | Duration 01:15:00 | Year 2022
United Kingdom
A Song from the Dark | Directed by Ogo Okpue (UK) | Duration 01:43:00 | Year 2022
United States of America
Rise | Directed by Maritte Lee Go (USA) | Duration 01:31:00 | Year 2022
Our Father, The Devil - Mon père, le diable | Directed by Elie Foumbi (USA) | Duration 01:48:00 | Year 2022
OUT OF COMPETITION
Belgium
Le Voyage de Talia - Talia's Journey | Directed by Christophe Rolin | Duration 01:19:00 | Year 2022
Cameroon
Nganu | Directed by Kang Quintus | Duration 01:42:07 | Year 2023
Canada
Intersection | Directed by Cecilia Araneda | Duration 01:38:16 | Year 2022
Kipkemboi | Directed by Charles Uwagbai | Duration 01:29:44 | Year 2023
When Morning Comes | Directed by Kelly Fyffe-Marshall | Duration 01:29:58 | Year 2023
Morocco
Polygamous | Directed by Zakaria Zahrani | Duration 01:22:56 | Year 2022
Nigeria
Onyeegwu | Directed by Uche Jombo | Duration 01:42:18 | Year 2023
Scar | Directed by Chris Eneaji | Duration 01:41:05 | Year 2023
Offshoot | Directed by Steve Ayeny | Duration 02:07:06 | Year 2023
The Rising Sun | Directed by Bakia Thomas | Duration 01:52:09 | Year 2023
Over the Bridge | Directed by Tolulope Ajayi | Duration 01:46:00 | Year 2022
Mojisola | Directed by Kenneth Gyang | Duration 01:45:12 | Year 2023
United Kingdom
What No One Knows | Directed by Adeoluwa Owu | Duration 02:04:00 | Year 2023
United States of America
Misnomer | Directed by Chaz Munthali | Duration 01:56:00 | Year 2023
International Features
IN COMPETITION
Brazil
Port-au-Prince | Directed by Maria Emília De Azevedo | Duration 01:30:00 | Year 2023
Germany
The Beginning of My New Life | Directed by Joél Sansi | Duration 01:28:00 | Year 2023
Kazakhstan
Brothers | Directed by Darkhan Tulegenov | Duration 01:40:00 | Year 2022
Macedonia
The Business of Pleasure | Directed by Goce Cvetanovski | Duration 01:36:55 | Year 2023
Documentary Features
IN COMPETITION
Botswana
Nkashi: Race for the Okavango | Directed by Sarah Joseph | Duration 01:11:00 | Year 2023
India
My Radio My Life | Directed by Bidit Roy, Makarand Waikar | Duration 01:08:00 | Year 2023
Nigeria
Green: The Amazons | Directed by Oluchi Mary Nsofor, Charles Solomon | Duration 02:30:00 | Year 2022
Loot and the Lost Kingdoms of Africa | Directed by Bibi Shasore | Duration 01:39:00 | Year 2023
This Your Lagos | Directed by Wale Ojo | Duration 01:10:00 | Year 2023
South Africa
Lobola, A Bride's True Price? | Directed by Sihle Hlophe | Duration 01:35:00 | Year 2022
Music Is My Life - Joseph Shabalala and LadySmith Black Mambazo | Directed by Mpumi Supa Mbele, Carolyn Eileen Carew | Duration 01:30:00 | Year 2022
United Kingdom
White Nanny Black Child | Directed by Andy Mundy-Castle | Duration 01:20:00 | Year 2023
OUT OF COMPETITION
Canada
AFRICA, Cradle of Humankind and Modern Civilizations | Directed by Benita Jacques | Duration 01:49:00 | Year 2022
Germany
The Homes We Carry | Directed by Brenda Akele Jorde | Duration 01:29:00 | Year 2022
Senegal
Doxandem, The Dream Chasers | Directed by Saliou Sarr | Duration 01:28:00 | Year 2023
United States of America
Dusty & Stones | Directed by Jesse Rudoy | Duration 01:24:00 | Year 2022
Documentary Short Showcase
OUT OF COMPETITION
Cape Verde
Sumara Maré | Directed by Samira Vera-Cruz | Duration 00:08:00 | Year 2023
Kenya
Bahari Yetu | Directed by Jahawi Bertolli | Duration 00:10:52 | Year 2020
South Africa
Beyond The Fence | Directed by Tessa Barlin | Duration 00:11:32 | Year 2020 | Country
Phefumla - Breathe | Directed by Maishe Mosala | Duration 00:10:00 | Year 2020
Ulwandle Lushile - Meeting the Tides | Directed by Tembisa Jordaan | Duration 00:09:53 | Year 2020
Hluleka| Directed by Jamila Janna | Duration 00:09:08 | Year 2020
Pango| Directed by Tami Jacobs | Duration 00:08:45 | Year 2020
Shorts
IN COMPETITION
Cameroon
A Cry From the Forest | Directed by Lynno Sinte | Duration 00:44:14 | Year 2022
Germany
Mängata | Directed by Maja Costa | Duration 00:15:38 | Year 2023
Kenya
Pause for Reflection | Directed by Mark Maina Maingi | Duration 00:14:30 | Year 2023
Nigeria
Until 23 | Directed by Chioma Paul-Dike | Duration 00:30:00 | Year 2023
Dreams | Directed by Chioma Paul-Dike | Duration 00:17:46 | Year 2023
Broken Mask | Directed by Khago Idhebor | Duration 00:17:44 | Year 2023
With Love From Bayelsa | Directed by Patrick Dauduokumor | Duration 00:29:38 | Year 2023
The Major | Directed by Chukwuka Ndife | Duration 00:16:24 | Year 2023
Okem | Directed by Joshua Okwuosa | Duration 00:14:56 | Year 2022
Gita Boy | Directed by Toye Aru | Duration 00:11:09 | Year 2023
UME (Breathe) | Directed by Faustina Okomayin | Duration 00:10:37 | Year 2023
Siege | Directed by Aniee Essien | Duration 00:09:32 | Year 2023
South Africa
Malaika | Directed by Abongile Ntsatha | Duration 00:27:17 | Year 2023
Uganda
Building 62 | Directed by Hakim Zziwa | Duration 00:32:21 | Year 2023
United Kingdom
Journey Mercies | Directed by Tomisin Adepeju | Duration 00:14:56 | Year 2023
United States of America
Chidera | Directed by Sope Aluko | Duration 00:17:55 | Year 2023
Nzu | Directed by Conscian Morgan | Duration 00:08:26 | Year 2023
OUT OF COMPETITION
Ghana
Take Back the Night | Directed by Elvis Damptey | Duration 00:20:00 | Year 2023
Japan
The Old Young Crow | Directed by Liam LoPinto | Duration 00:12:00 | Year 2023
Kenya
Seems Like Old Times | Directed by Ochieng Oneko | Duration 00:11:44 | Year 2023
Mauritania
Enmity Djinn | Directed by Mohamed Echkouna | Duration 00:19:27 | Year 2023
Nigeria
Pastor and Pastor | Directed by Susan Jimah | Duration 00:40:00 | Year 2023
Oriaku | Directed by Esse Akwawa | Duration 00:36:01 | Year 2023
Yours Forever | Directed by Michael Kpoudosu | Duration 00:34:39 | Year 2023
Jacob's Crib | Directed by Andrea Peregrino | Duration 00:09:42 | Year 2023
Onome | Directed by Prosper Edesiri Arhawho | Duration 00:08:50 | Year 2022
Tì ẹ ńbò ̣ | Directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu | Duration 00:05:00 | Year 2023
If Walls Could Talk | Directed by Mathew Cerf, Mohammed Zanna | Duration 00:27:53 | Year 2023
A Little Bit of Music | Directed by Mide Badmus | Duration 00:27:55 | Year 2022
Baby Bush | Directed by Aniefiok Ufot-Ekpo | Duration 00:26:13 | Year 2023
Bring Me Flowers | Directed by Prince Daniel | Duration 00:23:08 | Year 2023
Noise of Silence | Directed by Isaiah Peter-Nelson | Duration 00:22:52 | Year 2023
A Moment's Peace | Directed by Abiodun Martins-Odu | Duration 00:22:20 | Year 2023
Intruders | Directed by Bryan Dike | Duration 00:22:19 | Year 2022
Dangerous Hope | Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Judith Audu | Duration 00:20:00 | Year 2022
Dear Men | Directed by Damilola Adeyeri | Duration 00:18:18 | Year 2023
Chez Dr. Bello | Directed by Badewa Ajibade | Duration 00:18:04 | Year 2023
Harmattan | Directed by Musiwa Awosika | Duration 00:17:14 | Year 2023
Swipe Left | Directed by Terver Malu | Duration 00:15:21 | Year 2023
Bege | Directed by Umar Turaki | Duration 00:14:14 | Year 2023
Ndeeri | Directed by Horia Manuvor Jr. | Duration 00:11:30 | Year 2022
United Kingdom
Queen of The Sea | Directed by Kate Cox | Duration 00:11:14 | Year 2023
United States of America
Mr. Bold | Directed by Aiman Mimiko | Duration 00:14:14 | Year 2023
New Day Mr. E | Directed by Conphidance | Duration 00:11:38 | Year 2023
Animation
IN COMPETITION
Germany
The Heaviest Order | Directed by Peter Böving | Duration 00:10:00 | Year 2023
Ghana
Asantewaa | Directed by Jesse Sunkwa-Mills | Duration 00:10:00 | Year 2022
Nigeria
Gammy & The Living Things | Directed by Henry Amrevurayire | Duration 00:59:00 | Year 2023
When Hearts Touch | Directed by Nkem Andrea Denchukwu | Duration 00:40:00 | Year 2022
Ajaka: Lost In Rome | Directed by Ayodele Elegba | Duration 00:20:00 | Year 2023
Ewa - Beans | Directed by Kiitan Durosinmi-Etti | Duration 00:13:00 | Year 2023
Moji | Directed by Benjamin Olufemi | Duration 00:08:45 | Year 2023
OUT OF COMPETITION
Cameroon
Hekima ya Usawa | Directed by Telly Gary Jeannot | Duration 00:01:47 | Year 2023
Germany
Nirvana | Directed by Faeze Sepehrsadeghian | Duration 00:03:54 | Year 2023
India
Paperplanes | Directed by Arvind Singh Jeena | Duration 00:06:52 | Year 2022
Netherlands
Ex, Why? | Directed by Kanso Ogbulu | Duration 00:13:55 | Year 2022
Nigeria
Haske | Directed by Jesimiel Bello | Duration 00:08:12 | Year 2022
Detective Jacqueline: Babushka | Directed by Jonathan Oyiriaru | Duration 00:06:46 | Year 2022
The Chi Chi Dollars Misadventures | Directed by Chidinma Kanebi | Duration 00:04:15 | Year 2023
A Sunday Mukuto Story | Directed by Nurudeen Momodu | Duration 00:05:38 | Year 2023
United States of America
A Cow in the Sky | Directed by Darren Press | Duration 00:12:17 | Year 2023
Students Shorts
IN CCOMPETITION
Central African Republic
At Age 45 | Directed by Prunuelle Sakofio | Duration 00:20:26 | Year 2023
Goura| Directed by Ismaëli Nzoba | Duration 00:20:01 | Year 2023
Kenya
Red Flag | Directed by Evelyn Diana | Duration 00:23:49 | Year 2023
Nigeria
Man and Masquerades | Directed by Adekunle Blue | Duration 00:18:00 | Year 2023
United States of America
Ebezina | Directed by Ifeanyi Ezieme | Duration 00:13:23 | Year 2023
OUT OF COMPETITION
Nigeria
Isa's Dream | Directed by Kuchi Chris | Duration 00:29:55 | Year 2023
Full Circle | Directed by FReginald Jumbo | Duration 00:09:59 | Year 2023
We Have Rat | Directed by Nkemlu Lisabel | Duration 00:08:20 | Year 2022
About AFRIFF
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is the largest annual film festival in Africa, dedicated to showcasing exceptional African cinema and nurturing emerging talent. With a diverse range of films from across the continent, AFRIFF provides a platform for cultural exchange and celebrates the rich heritage of African storytelling.
Source
https://www.afriff.com/officialselection
