Two stories by journalist Ed Stocker in The National (Abu Dhabi) about the 2009 edition of the premier African Film Festival, FESPACO, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The first on the festival… more →
Africa is a CountrySean Jacobs wrote 4 months ago: Two stories by journalist Ed Stocker in The National (Abu Dhabi) about the 2009 edition of the prem … more →
Sean Jacobs wrote 4 months ago: ‘… “Teza,” an Ethiopian film about the ruthless regime of the former dictator Mengistu H … more →
Andie wrote 4 months ago: Aaron Arefe in Teza, top winner of Fespaco 2009 They came, they barely saw, they coughed. And some o … more →
thevisualpoetssociety wrote 7 months ago: “Black people of Africa in Europe or America are demonized in the mass-media” An interview with Hai … more →
tendaji wrote 7 months ago: Fall 08 is officially Black Season for folks at Vogue, Italia. The return of the African intellect … more →
sci-culturist wrote 8 months ago: The London Film Festival is underway and I spotted a few African films (8 to be precise) whilst traw … more →
lassekalheim wrote 9 months ago: Haile Gerima’s new film brought home best screenplay and jury’s pick from the Venice fil … more →
Sean Jacobs wrote 9 months ago: I’ve praised Ramin Bahrani’s work before. A bit late, but here’s some good news: … more →
Tseday wrote 10 months ago: I was fortunate enough to attend the opening screening for Teza @ the Toronto International Film Fes … more →
Sean Jacobs wrote 11 months ago: The official competition for the 65th Venice Film Festival, starting at the end of the month, has tw … more →
Sean Jacobs wrote 1 year ago: The Tribeca Film Festival starts next week (April 23) and goes through May 4 (I’ll probably g … more →