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African film

Solar-powered cinema lets democracy shine — and gets South Africans voting

South Africa

Solar-powered cinema lets democracy shine — and gets South Africans voting

By Lwando Xaso

Queer film in Africa is rising – even in countries with the harshest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws

Maverick Life

Queer film in Africa is rising – even in countries with the harshest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws

By Gibson Ncube

DTIC blamed as rocky times hit South African film industry

Business Maverick

DTIC blamed as rocky times hit South African film industry

By Sasha Planting

Banning African films like Rafiki and Inxeba doesn’t diminish their influence

Magazine

Banning African films like Rafiki and Inxeba doesn’t diminish their influence

By Gibson Ncube