Africa in Motion Film Festival 2021

15 to 31 October, 2021
The 16th edition of Africa in Motion!
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The festival will run from 15 to 31 October, with most films available for the duration of the festival. Once an audience member presses ‘play’ the film will be available for 48 hours playable directly on the Africa in Motion website after which, access to the film will expire. Most of the films in the programme are geo-blocked to the UK only.
Film strands in this year’s edition bring music, family, and identity to the fore. They explore the dynamics of intimate, beautiful relationships, the power of women-led story-telling, tender observations of familial ties, unique forms of protest, the maddening complexity of human nature, the environment, and Q&As foregrounding distinguished African talent.
Whilst initiating difficult and necessary conversations, the festival also aims to place joy and healing at the heart of their work.
Festival Strands
Strands incude: Family Matters, Imaginarium, Great Expectations, Not Yet Uhuru, Focos on Women and Queer Africa.
Premieres
Africa in Motion 2021 includes 66 premieres.
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