African Film
African cinema is as diverse as the vast continent itself. The influence of French film is evident in many Maghrebi and sub-Saharan pictures, particularly those of Ousmane Sembene. But the emphasis on ancient myths and modern socio-economic problems give them a distinctly indigenous feel. The majority of African film industries are still relatively young, but even established ones like South Africa's are still capable of surprises like the township opera, U-Carmen e-Khayelitsha.
African Film Film Listing
Costa-Gavras , 1969
£12.99
Z (Costa-Gavras)
Z is a gripping conspiracy thriller set in an unidentified Mediterranean country under a totalita...
Oliver Hermanus, 2011
£9.00
Beauty
A provocative South African drama exploring the extent to which self-hatred and sexual denial can...
Claire Denis, 2009
£6.99
White Material
A powerful drama centred around a family of white French settlers in Africa, White Material finds...
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, 2010
£12.99
A Screaming Man
A highly-regarded drama set in modern-day Chad, A Screaming Man sees Youssouf Djaoro play a one-t...
Rachid Bouchareb, 2010
£9.99
Outside the Law
A sequel to Rachid Bouchareb's 2007 political drama Days of Glory, Outside the Law is set against...
Nadine Labaki, 2011
£15.29
Where Do We Go Now?
A Lebanese comedy drama from Nadine Labaki (Caramel) about a group of women who resort to unortho...
Abderrahmane Sissako, 2006
£7.99
Bamako
The World Bank and the Intentional Monetary Fund are put on trial in an small African homestead i...
Anthony Fabian, 2009
£6.99
Skin
Anthony Fabian directs this drama based on the true story of Sandra Laing, a black girl born to t...
Marwan Hamed, 2006
£11.99
The Yacoubian Building
Adapted from the best-selling novel, The Yacoubian Building is set in the heart of Cairo, and emb...
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, 2006
£12.99
Daratt
A moving modern parable that shows how personal strength and inner wisdom can overcome cycles of ...
Fanta Regina Nacro, 2004
£17.99
The Night of Truth
An audacious and darkly satirical feature debut, set in an unnamed African country. The story dra...
Rachid Bouchareb, 2006
£5.99
Days of Glory
Days of Glory shows WWII through the eyes of four North African soldiers fighting for the French ...
Karin Albou, 2008
£13.99
The Wedding Song
A drama set during the Nazi occupation of Tunisia in WWII, The Wedding Song sees the bonds of fri...
Mika Kaurismaki, 2011
£13.99
Mama Africa
Mama Africa celebrates the life and legacy of Miriam Makeba, South African singer and anti-aparth...
Debs Gardner-Paterson, 2010
£7.99
Africa United
African adventure drama from first-time feature director Debs Gardner-Paterson which sees three y...
Richard Stanley, 1992
£9.99
Dust Devil
A haunting film in which a demon comes from the desert in search of victims and prays on the lone...
Various , 2002-2004
£24.99
Walking With Penguins
A documentary collection looking at the extraordinary life of the penguin. Features Penguin Baywa...
Terry George, 2004
£5.99
Hotel Rwanda
A film based on the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, the man who refused to ignore the atrocities...
