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Voices of Resilience:
The Power of Storytelling in African Cinema
A three-day celebration of the creativity, resilience, and global impact of African women in cinema.
This year’s festival centers on the theme “Voices of Resilience: The Power of Storytelling in African Cinema,” exploring how women filmmakers are redefining narratives and bringing new energy to the film industry.
The event features award-winning filmmakers from across the continent alongside University of Michigan faculty experts for film screenings, Q&A sessions, and panel discussions. Conversations will address topics such as representation, gender, and the changing landscape of African media—creating space for dialogue among filmmakers, scholars, students, and the broader community.
The festival will also welcome Mahen Bonetti, founder and Executive Director of African Film Festival, Inc., as keynote speaker. Renowned internationally for her vision and decades of advocacy, Bonetti continues to champion African cinema and amplify its voices on the global stage.
The African Women Film Festival honors the art, courage, and vision of African women filmmakers and is open to all who believe in the power of film to connect cultures and inspire change.
