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2025, WHAT A YEAR!

Articles December 31, 2025

As I reflect on the small steps that ACC has taken towards its goals, I cannot put into words how grateful I am to everyone who has contributed in one way or the other to its success. And to all of you who have read our articles, interacted with our content, attended our events, and supported us in any way, I thank you.

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2025, WHAT A YEAR!

Gywaimen Kassim - December 31, 20250

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THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY

Gywaimen Kassim - September 10, 20250

On the surface, the film is a thoroughly entertaining gem riddled with memorable slapstick sequences that are sure to rouse bouts of stomach-hurting laughter from the audience...but when one situates the film in the realities of the period, the cracks begin to show.

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BOUKA

Gywaimen Kassim - August 30, 20250

Bouka is adapted from Jeux Dangereux, a 1974 short story by Timité Bassori (another pioneer of Ivorian cinema), and M’Bala honours the source material by attempting to follow as many storylines as possible without neglecting the central plot.

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DAKAN

Gywaimen Kassim - June 2, 20250

Each scene involving Manga and Sory carries a longing that was hitherto unknown in African cinema, and Camara’s intention to spark conversation about the African attitude to homosexual relationships is evident in the way he lingers on every moment of passion between the young lovers.

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FATMA 75

Gywaimen Kassim - March 31, 20250

The film was the first feature directed by a woman in Tunisia, meaning that making the film was a revolutionary act in itself. However, by presenting a candid depiction and challenging the notions of the woman’s inferior role in society, Baccar made sure that the film’s revolutionary quality extended to its content.

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SOUS LE SIGNE DU VAUDOU (UNDER THE SIGN OF VOODOO)

Gywaimen Kassim - December 29, 20240

For a debut, Abikanlou dances through tones, settings, and themes with a grace that suggests natural talent. Combined with a courageous commitment to authenticity, he delivers a piece of African cinematic history that should serve as a blueprint to filmmakers aspiring to create timeless films across the continent.

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