The South West’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture takes place next weekend, bringing a wide-ranging programme of films, talks and workshops to Bristol.
Afrika Eye was created 13 years ago to challenge the stereotypes, dispel the myths and explore the traditions and transformations in the ever-changing social and political landscape of the continent.
The festival was founded by Zimbabwean filmmakers Simon Bright and Ingrid Sinclair, filmmakers shortly after they moved to Bristol.
This year Afrika Eye takes place between Friday November 9 and Sunday November 11.
It opens on Friday with Train of Salt and Sugar, followed by the opening Friday night Party in the bar with the sounds of Afro-fusion band Onipa.
On Saturday, catch human rights documentary, Silas, and a blazing drama in Five Fingers for Marseilles. Rafiki, a tale of forbidden love from Kenyan director Wanuri Kahui, is also being screened on Saturday, with a lively post-screening discussion and debate.
On Sunday, there’s a special African Remembrance event, with a screening of the beautiful WWI animation Adama, pictured, and the weekend culminates with a Q&A with Rayhana, director of the closing film I Still Hide to Smoke.
Tickets are selling fast – book four or more different screenings to get 15% off at watershed.co.uk or call the box office on 0117 927 5100. Check out the full Afrika Eye programm here
