History Of FilmWorld Cinema

Technically

Africa- Film during the colonial era

In the African French colonies, by law they were not permitted to make films of their own.

Growth of Africa films.Before independence only a few anti-colonial films were

produced and this stunted the growth.

Content in African FilmFocus was on social and political themes rather than any

commercial interest.

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Ousmane and OumarouFilming making to them was to rectify the image of Africa put forward by Western film makes and reclaimed the image of

Africa for Africa

Safi FayeThe first African women film director to gain international

recognition

The Federation of African Film makers{FEPACI} was formed in 1969