Documentaries
This is the list of documentaries to be screened at AFRIFF 2023
Documentary Features
IN COMPETITION
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Botswana
Nkashi: Race for the Okavango | Directed by Sarah Joseph | Duration 01:11:00 | Year 2023
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India
My Radio My Life | Directed by Bidit Roy, Makarand Waikar | Duration 01:08:00 | Year 2023
Nigeria
Green: The Amazons | Directed by Oluchi Mary Nsofor, Charles Solomon | Duration 02:30:00 | Year 2022
Loot and the Lost Kingdoms of Africa | Directed by Bibi Shasore | Duration 01:39:00 | Year 2023
This Your Lagos | Directed by Wale Ojo | Duration 01:10:00 | Year 2023
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South Africa
Lobola, A Bride's True Price? | Directed by Sihle Hlophe | Duration 01:35:00 | Year 2022
Music Is My Life - Joseph Shabalala and LadySmith Black Mambazo | Directed by Mpumi Supa Mbele, Carolyn Eileen Carew | Duration 01:30:00 | Year 2022
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United Kingdom
White Nanny Black Child | Directed by Andy Mundy-Castle | Duration 01:20:00 | Year 2023
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OUT OF COMPETITION
Canada
AFRICA, Cradle of Humankind and Modern Civilizations | Directed by Benita Jacques | Duration 01:49:00 | Year 2022
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Germany
The Homes We Carry | Directed by Brenda Akele Jorde | Duration 01:29:00 | Year 2022
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Nigeria
DELA – The Making of El Anatsui | Directed by Oyiza Adaba
Nigeria | Duration 02:16:00 | Year 2023
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Senegal
Doxandem, The Dream Chasers | Directed by Saliou Sarr | Duration 01:28:00 | Year 2023
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United States of America
Dusty & Stones | Directed by Jesse Rudoy | Duration 01:24:00 | Year 2022
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Documentary Short Showcase
OUT OF COMPETITION
Cape Verde
Sumara Maré | Directed by Samira Vera-Cruz | Duration 00:08:00 | Year 2023
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Kenya
Bahari Yetu | Directed by Jahawi Bertolli | Duration 00:10:52 | Year 2020
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South Africa
Beyond The Fence | Directed by Tessa Barlin | Duration 00:11:32 | Year 2020 | Country
Phefumla - Breathe | Directed by Maishe Mosala | Duration 00:10:00 | Year 2020
Ulwandle Lushile - Meeting the Tides | Directed by Tembisa Jordaan | Duration 00:09:53 | Year 2020
Hluleka| Directed by Jamila Janna | Duration 00:09:08 | Year 2020
Pango| Directed by Tami Jacobs | Duration 00:08:45 | Year 2020
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Documentary Shorts
IN COMPETITION
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France
African Empires: South Africa - Shaka Zulu, People of the Sky | Directed by Chris Macari | Duration 00:45:00 | Year 2022
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Nigeria
Oso Afia | Directed by Tochukwu Nwabueze | Duration 00:31:00 | Year 2022
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OUT OF COMPETITION
Ghana
AFRICA, The Last Frontier in Esports, Animation and Game Development | Directed by Gabriel Atsu Sikanku | Duration 01:49:00 | Year 2023
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Nigeria
Ime Ego | Directed by Chioma Onyenwe | Duration 00:17:00 | Year 2022
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