Discover the highlights of the 14th International African Diaspora Film Festival (FIFDA) 2024 in Paris
The International African Diaspora Film Festival (FIFDA) returns for its 14th edition this year. It promises a rich event full of cultural discoveries and cinema celebration.
From September 6 to 8, 2024, Paris will become the gathering point for filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts, and the African diaspora.
The festival will feature unique films that highlight cultural diversity and contemporary social issues.
A must-attend festival for cinema lovers
FIFDA is an exceptional showcase for African diaspora cinema.
Twelve new films will be screened in two iconic venues: Cinéma St André des Arts and Cinéma CGR Paris Lilas.
An eclectic selection of films from 15 countries, including Haiti, Suriname, and Kenya, will be presented. Each screening will be followed by discussions with the filmmakers, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the themes explored.
The unmissable highlights of FIFDA 2024
Opening Film: “Walter Rodney: What They Don’t Want You to Know”
The festival will open with this poignant documentary on the life of renowned historian and activist Walter Rodney.
Supported by the Walter Rodney Foundation, it will be followed by a discussion with filmmakers Arlen Harris and Daniyal Harris-Vajda.
“Kafe Negro: Cuba and the Haitian Revolution”
The screening of “Kafe Negro” will delve into the influence of the Haitian revolution on Cuba.
This documentary by Mario Delatour will be followed by a discussion with Jean Marie Théodat, a geographer and specialist of this historical period.
“Mère Suriname / Mama Sranan”
The closing film, “Mère Suriname,” directed by Tessa Leuwsha, traces the history of Suriname through the touching portrait of a laundress on the path to independence.
This screening will be followed by a discussion with artist Denise Jannah.
FIFDA 2024: A diverse program for all tastes
The festival will cover various themes, such as the struggle for independence with “A Piece of Our Land” or the challenges of immigration with “Emna.”
Personal and intimate stories like “Big Little Women,” a tribute to women through 75 years of Egyptian and Swiss history, will also be featured.
Trailer Big Little Women
Finally, festival-goers will discover works such as “Taane,” a colorful Malian comedy, and “Invisible Mules,” a gripping thriller exploring drug trafficking in Martinique.
Why Attend FIFDA 2024?
Each screening offers the opportunity to discover powerful stories and meet committed filmmakers. Whether you are a passionate cinephile, a culture enthusiast, or simply curious, FIFDA 2024 is an unmissable event this fall.
Practical Information
The festival will take place from September 6 to 8, 2024, in Paris. Screenings will be held at Cinéma St André des Arts and Cinéma CGR Paris Lilas.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official festival website:: www.FIFDA.org.
