Topic: Africa

Direction David Attenborough · Katrina Bartlam · Felicity Egerton

Cast Forest Whitaker · David Attenborough · Simon Blakeney

Synopsis Africa (TV Miniseries) (2013) is an ambitious seven-part documentary series that took four years to complete. This BBC/Discovery Channel collaboration offers viewers unprecedented access to previously unfilmed regions, wildlife, and behaviors across the African continent.

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Ingrid Bergman · Paul Henreid · Claude Rains

Synopsis Casablanca (1942) follows the story of Rick Blaine, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, a jaded yet benevolent American expatriate who runs a popular nightclub in Casablanca during World War II. The café serves as a hub for a diverse crowd, including...

Direction Jean Rouch

Synopsis The Human Pyramid (1961) explores the dynamics of a prestigious educational institution in Abidjan as it welcomes Nadine, a new student. Her arrival sparks a deeper conversation about the complexities and nuances of interracial relationships within the school community.

Direction John Huston

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Katharine Hepburn · Robert Morley · Peter Bull

Synopsis The African Queen (1951) is a classic adventure film inspired by C.S. Forester's 1935 novel. The story revolves around Charlie Allnut (Bogart), a rough-and-tumble captain of a small steamboat, who rescues Rose Sayer (Hepburn), a devout and upright missionary, after...

Direction Rob Minkoff · Roger Allers

Synopsis The Lion King (1994) unfolds in the vast savannah of Pride Rock, where the cunning Scar harbors ambitions to seize the throne. He manipulates young Simba, the rightful heir, into venturing into the perilous elephant graveyard. When Simba faces a...

Direction Jihan El-Tahri

Direction Johan Grimonprez

Cast Louis Armstrong · Miles Davis · Nina Simone · Dizzy Gillespie

Synopsis Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) delves into the intertwined narratives of jazz music and decolonization, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal Cold War episode. This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach, who...

Direction Jean Rouch

Synopsis Jaguar (1967) follows the journey of three young individuals from Savannah, Niger, as they embark on a quest for prosperity in Ghana. The documentary captures their experiences, challenges, and aspirations as they navigate a new environment in search of a...

Direction Carles Caparrós

Direction Hubert Sauper

Synopsis Darwin's Nightmare (2004) delves into the unintended consequences of a 1960s scientific experiment in Africa, where the Nile Perch was introduced into Lake Victoria. This aggressive predator decimated nearly all native fish species, but its rapid proliferation led to a...

Direction Terry George

Cast Don Cheadle · Sophie Okonedo · Desmond Dube · Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Synopsis Hotel Rwanda (2004) tells the genuine account of a typical individual whose profound affection for his family motivated him to perform an exceptional act of bravery. This act resulted in the rescue of over a thousand vulnerable Rwandans during the...

Direction Phil Chapman

Cast Hugh Quarshie

Direction Jean Rouch

Synopsis Hunting the Lion with Bow and Arrow (1967) immerses viewers in the thrilling world of traditional bow hunters in West Africa, as they embark on a perilous journey to track and take down lions. Under the direction of Jean Rouch,...

Direction John Downer

Cast Lupita Nyong'o · John Boyega

Synopsis Serengeti (TV Miniseries) (2019) delves into the heart of Africa, presenting a captivating exploration of the Serengeti ecosystem. This wildlife docuseries tracks various animal species as they navigate their daily routines, offering an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs...

Direction Göran Olsson

Synopsis Concerning Violence (2014) delves into a compelling exploration of revolutionary movements in the Global South, utilizing recently unearthed, impactful archival footage that captures pivotal moments in the fight for independence and self-determination. This documentary is expertly paired with profound excerpts...

Direction Hubert Sauper

Direction Jean Rouch

Cast Amadou Demba · Karidyo Faoudou · Oumarou Ganda · Seydou Guede

Synopsis I, a Negro (1958) follows the journey of two Nigerien men who migrate to Treichville, a impoverished district of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast. The protagonists, who adopt the pseudonyms Eddie Constantine and Edward G. Robinson, navigate their new...

Direction Jamie Uys

Synopsis Animals Are Beautiful People (1974) is a whimsical documentary that explores the vibrant animal life around an oasis in the deserts of Eastern Africa over the span of a year. The film's most memorable moments occur when the fruit from...

Direction Marco Huertas

Synopsis 56 (S) (2016) follows the journey of three young individuals as they strive to acquire 56 kilograms of rice, a requirement for enrolling in primary school in Soavinarivo, a remote village nestled in the heart of Madagascar.

Direction Hubert Sauper

Synopsis We Come as Friends (2014) follows the journey of a small, homemade aircraft that takes off from France and ventures into the newly independent South Sudan, a region emerging from a brutal war with North Sudan and its controversial leader,...