Damilola Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ajayi’ Sets World Premiere at Venice 2026
Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi will world premiere in competition at Venice Days, becoming the first Nigerian production selected for the section.
Why Are African Films Expected to Be So Heavy at International Festivals?
A girl with a big smile plastered on her face is surrounded by heart-shaped decorations. She is bathed in a warm, saturated red and pink light that evokes a romantic atmosphere. Heart-shaped props are held […]
Venice 2025: ‘Saint Simeon’ Review (Short Film)
Venice: Saint Simeon, written and directed by Olubunmi Ogunsola, begins with a last supper reminiscent scene. There is food, there are disciples of the church, and just like in the gospel, there’s a secret —this […]
Kenya–Nigeria Co-Production ‘One Woman One Bra’ Selected for Venice 2025
The 82nd Venice International Film Festival, scheduled for August 27 to September 6, has announced its official line-up, with One Woman One Bra set to premiere in the Biennale College Cinema section. Written and directed […]
Kenyan-Nigerian Duo’s ‘1 Woman, 1 Bra’ Selected for Venice’s Biennale College Cinema
The Kenyan-Nigerian film project 1 Woman, 1 Bra, produced by Nigerian filmmaker Josh Olaoluwa (GRIND) and directed by Kenyan filmmaker Vincho Nchogu, has been selected as one of twelve projects to participate in the 13th […]