FILM REVIEWS

This is a film that relies too heavily on the familiarity of its cast to hide the blemishes in everything else.

The film chronicles the first year of half a dozen boys forced to defend themselves against a sea of opposition and personal trials in high school.

This documentary captures the life of Ugandan-musician-turned-opposition-politician Bobi Wine and his fight for his people.

Marking Daudi Anguka’s feature directorial debut, Mvera is a triumph for Kenyan cinema, and deservedly our official entry to Oscars 2024.

'An Instant Dad' earns its laughst and heart, and even those without a penchant for sentimentality might find themselves shedding a tear or two.

As the first Nigerian title to rank number one globally on Netflix, this film is a triumph for Nollywood, and for Africa, despite its flaws.

A wonderfully made documentary about a rather questionable experiment conducted in a small rural village in Western Kenya.

This film would be more impactful if it didn't push its evangelical agenda at the expense of the Luo culture it's set in.

In this ZIFF Best Feature winner, an elderly widower struggles to hold onto his fading memories as those close to him scheme for his land.

'The Caller' is the kind of movie with all the right technical ingredients and an easily digestible plot worth every minute of a casual evening.