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Drawn from elements of West African folk tales, it depicts how a newborn boy, Kirikou, saves his village from the evil witch Karaba.

In the oceanside village of Iyi, the revered Mama Efe acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. But when a young boy is lost to a virus, Efe’s devoted but rebellious daughter Zinwe and skeptical protégé Prisca warn Efe about unrest among the villagers. With the sudden arrival of a mysterious rebel deserter named Jasper, a conflict erupts, leading to a violent clash of ideologies and a crisis of faith for the people of Iyi.

In "Mpobe & The Mysterious World (Uganda’s first 3D adventure film)," a skilled hunter named Mpobe embarks on an extraordinary journey after he follows his dog, Ddungu, into a mystical portal hidden in a dark cave. Transported to a mysterious underworld teeming with strange creatures and ancient secrets, Mpobe must navigate perilous challenges, from dinosaur chases to encounters with talking trees. His only hope of returning home lies in finding the elusive temple of Walumbe, the formidable king of the underworld. Along the way, Mpobe discovers that survival requires not only bravery but also wisdom, as he makes a pact with Walumbe to keep the secrets of the underworld. But a moment of temptation leads to dire consequences, threatening Mpobe's return to his loved ones and setting the stage for a battle between the realms.

Since August 2024, in Martinique, a popular protest movement against the high cost of living has been reemerging under the leadership of the RPPRAC (Rassemblement Pour La Protection Des Peuples Et Des Ressources Afro-Caribéens – Gathering for the Protection of Afro-Caribbean Peoples and Resources). On the island, food prices are on average 54% higher than in mainland France.* Through various cultural figures, the people of Martinique are expressing their anger and seeking concrete solutions. *Source: Kiprix, Price comparison between supermarkets in the French overseas territories and mainland France.

In a land where the birth of twins is taboo, a king and queen come into conflict with the gods and each other when they have twins of their own.

Founded three hundred years ago as a refuge from slave traders, Ganvié, in Benin, has become the largest stilt village in Africa and now attracts thousands of tourists. But the people of the water, who once resisted colonization, are today colonized by a new invader: the water hyacinth. Said to have been introduced to decorate hotels and luxury homes, this plant now spreads at a staggering and uncontrollable rate, suffocating the lake. A small Beninese company has managed to turn this scourge into a resource—but at the cost of exhausting labor. Raw realism and imaginary visions blend together, as if one could only be understood—or endured—through the lens of the other.