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These works are drawn from the Cinémathèque Afrique’s vast catalog of over 1,800 films produced on the African continent between the 1950s and the present day.
Côte d’Ivoire took centerstage at African Cinema Days 2025, with over 600 participants celebrating African cinema in Paris. The event focuses on screenings, debates, and concerts.
Over the three days, audiences were treated to screenings of emblematic features such as La Femme au Couteau (1969) by Timité Bassori, and Wariko, le gros lot (1994) by Fadika Kramo-Lanciné.
These works are drawn from the Cinémathèque Afrique’s vast catalog of over 1,800 films produced on the African continent between the 1950s and the present day.
Beyond the screenings, African Cinema Days also provided an opportunity to think about the future. A panel entitled “Côte d’Ivoire, a new destination for African cinema?” brought together professionals from the sector, including actor and director Olivier Kissita. Aïssa Diaby, spokesperson for Cinémathèque Afrique, recalled the challenges of conservation and transmission.
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The festival ended in a festive atmosphere with a DJ set, a performance by comedian Sacko Camara, and a much-awaited concert by singer Meiway, a key figure in Ivorian music and creator of Zoblazo.
