The following are worth watching for those who have preconceived notions about African cinema. A watchlist though will not be sufficient to understand the African film industry, it is way more diverse and mercurial than any other continent's film industry. I would suggest reading Manthia Diawara's "African Cinema: Politics & Culture" to get more historical context. Don't be like the guy in the comments saying African cinema sucks. Mother Of George (Nigeria) 2013 Eyimofe (Nigeria) 2020 Atlantics (Senegal) 2019 Timbuktu (Mauritania) 2014 Tstotsi (South Africa) 2005 District 9 (South Africa) 2009 The Wound (South Africa) 2017 The Burial Of Kojo (Ghana) 2018 Girl In The Yellow Jacket (Uganda) 2020 Rafiki (Kenya) 2018 After check out the show Tendayi executive produced for Disney, Kizazi Moto. ** Fun Fact, Netflix's first original feature film directed by Cari Fukunaga, Beast Of No Nation, was shot in Ghana.
The future of filmmaking in Africa is bright, but there is the need for Africans to develop their own film industry and not wait for hollywood to shoot films on the continent. We need to tell our own stories through films.
Ugandan here... one thing to understand about African Cinema is that it is as Tendayi says. Very diverse. Many, MANY languanges and cultures to be explored. Its unrealistic to lump the cinema of an enitre continent into one category. Anyway, my fave African film is the Kenyan, queer coming of age film called Rafiki.
I made a four award winning shortfilm ngwale the fallen legacy and I had to do a research on languages that were used in pre colonial and connect it to the current one
This reminds me quite a bit of Indian cinema. India is called a subcontinent for a reason, because it's more comparable to the European Union (EU) than a country. India has 26 states, with 22 official state languages. So if you take a train from one state to the other, the language, culture, etc. changes completely. Bollywood is Hindi language films, Mollywood is Malayalam language films, Kollywood is Tamil language films, Tollywood is Telugu language films, etc. Bollywood ia by far the largest, so I guess it's analogous to Nollywood. The massively popular film _RRR_ is a Telugu language film.
Wakaliwood is by far my favorite. Just some guys who love making movies and they are just the epitome of fun. You can tell they are having fun making the movies too.
My current occupation has a retirement plan , but screenwriting has a new hire of creativity after every imaginative interview process , an interview with your thoughts .
Although this may not be widely known, Egypt is the largest producer of movies and television content in Africa , before claiming something you should do your research there is alot of misleading information
Where did you get this information. There is no frame of reference for this statement. Please share any proof you have that Egyptian film is bigger than Nollywood
@@lordtanner-studios check Wikipedia the least you can do , Egyptian cinema goes back to the 19 century and is widespread between Asia and Africa , Omar al Sharif is one of the actors that reached world wide fame , TH-cam doesn't allow to post direct links so move your a and do your own research
@@lordtanner-studios 1. Historical Influence and Cultural Legacy Egyptian Cinema: Egypt has a long-standing and influential cinema industry, which dates back to the 1920s. It has historically been the cultural leader in the Arab world, producing timeless classics and international award-winning films. Egyptian actors, like Omar Sharif, gained worldwide recognition. Egyptian films have been widely watched across the Arab world and Africa for decades, making Egypt’s cinema a critical part of the Arab cultural identity. Nigerian Cinema (Nollywood): Nollywood, which emerged in the 1990s, is a newer industry compared to Egypt’s, but it rapidly became one of the most prolific film industries in the world. Nollywood's growth is based on high volume production with films catering to mass African and diaspora audiences, but it hasn’t yet reached the historical cultural significance of Egyptian cinema on a global scale. 2. Film Output Nollywood: Nigeria produces thousands of films each year, making it the second-largest film industry by volume in the world (after India's Bollywood). Egypt: The Egyptian film industry produces fewer films annually, but many of them are high-budget productions, often celebrated for their artistic quality and storytelling. 3. Global Reach Egyptian Cinema: Egyptian films and TV shows have long had a strong influence, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. Historically, Egypt has been the main source of films for the Arab-speaking world. Nollywood: Nigerian films have spread across sub-Saharan Africa and gained significant international exposure, especially with the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, though their penetration into the MENA region is more limited compared to Egyptian films. 4. Recognition and Awards Egypt: Egyptian cinema has historically received more international recognition through prestigious film festivals, particularly with acclaimed filmmakers like Youssef Chahine. Nollywood: Nollywood is still growing in terms of critical acclaim on a global stage, though it has made strides in recent years with more films being showcased at international festivals. Conclusion: Cultural Influence and Prestige: Egyptian cinema holds a legacy that extends beyond its output, deeply embedded in Arab culture with a historical impact that cannot be understated. Production Volume and Market Size: Nollywood has grown rapidly and is larger in terms of the sheer number of films produced and its contribution to the economy.
When i saw the african film industry, i thought you meant africa, not South africa. this seems one-sided to just one person. Which is understandable because she is the one being interviewed, so i sit here in my nigerian room wondering who and why this lady is being interviewed on behalf of africa. Which is why is see her barely giving nigeria the recognition it has. nigeria produces over 50% of what you will call african films. But listening to this interview and partly skipping through it because all i hear is how to worship oyimbo people and serve holiwood rather that creating a good industry for all africans to be entertained.
"I can't speak to the continent". Can we stop referring to Africa as though its a single town. There's 2000+ cultures in the continent (vs Europe's 200).
Have you actually seen any? Seems like you talking out of your arse. I witnessed the maid watching something on my visit to South Africa, they're watching Asian, Indian/ Arab and Latino telenovelas in Zulu or Xhosa language on top of their own local tv series and movies. They're curious of cultures outside of the US.
It's not a joke, she is right. Not alot of modern cinema. We may have that wave but it's not big enough but few based on the black lives matter advocacy have risen to create and appreciate black cinema
@@MoNiqueJr100 “white cinema” doesn’t have an overall theme of “race” unless it’s based on the wrongs of our past. If a racist white movie were to be made today… riots would happen.
Ousmane Sembene films like Black Girl is great (aged really well too) if you’re into older films that is. Atlantics and io capitano are some newer films that are just shot beautifully and tell compelling stories. Faya Dayi is a great documentary film if you’re into that as well. There’s lots of great stuff out there you just have to dig a bit since you’re not the target audience.
Have you seen much African cinema? Do you have a favorite African movie that you recommend?
I have not but I’m glad you have done this interview with her🥰 The more you learn the more grow🙃
@@phoenixr6811 there’s a reason you haven’t seen any of these movies.. because they are terrible and unentertaining.
The following are worth watching for those who have preconceived notions about African cinema. A watchlist though will not be sufficient to understand the African film industry, it is way more diverse and mercurial than any other continent's film industry. I would suggest reading Manthia Diawara's "African Cinema: Politics & Culture" to get more historical context.
Don't be like the guy in the comments saying African cinema sucks.
Mother Of George (Nigeria) 2013
Eyimofe (Nigeria) 2020
Atlantics (Senegal) 2019
Timbuktu (Mauritania) 2014
Tstotsi (South Africa) 2005
District 9 (South Africa) 2009
The Wound (South Africa) 2017
The Burial Of Kojo (Ghana) 2018
Girl In The Yellow Jacket (Uganda) 2020
Rafiki (Kenya) 2018
After check out the show Tendayi executive produced for Disney, Kizazi Moto.
** Fun Fact, Netflix's first original feature film directed by Cari Fukunaga, Beast Of No Nation, was shot in Ghana.
Ngwale the fallen legacy,
Her definition for Nollywood is making sense
The future of filmmaking in Africa is bright, but there is the need for Africans to develop their own film industry and not wait for hollywood to shoot films on the continent. We need to tell our own stories through films.
Funds somehow is a difficult thing to acquire
Swahili Speaking People
Gather here.....
We need to have a small meeting here..
Ugandan here... one thing to understand about African Cinema is that it is as Tendayi says. Very diverse. Many, MANY languanges and cultures to be explored. Its unrealistic to lump the cinema of an enitre continent into one category. Anyway, my fave African film is the Kenyan, queer coming of age film called Rafiki.
Thanks for posting! 🇺🇬
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It can never just be African. It also has to be queer.
I made a four award winning shortfilm ngwale the fallen legacy and I had to do a research on languages that were used in pre colonial and connect it to the current one
No freedom of speech in Kenya now. Its very tricky now
Who killed Captain Alex is a certified classic. And who could forget all those Desmond Elliot movies my mom had on dvd lol
I can't believe you made me go and watch Who killed Captain Alex! I watched the whole thing and now my ribs are in stitches 🤣
Lightning in a bottle.
Tsotsi is a masterpiece
Africa is not a single country. NIGERIA film industry is the 3rd Largest.
Let her know, rubbish talk
This reminds me quite a bit of Indian cinema. India is called a subcontinent for a reason, because it's more comparable to the European Union (EU) than a country. India has 26 states, with 22 official state languages. So if you take a train from one state to the other, the language, culture, etc. changes completely. Bollywood is Hindi language films, Mollywood is Malayalam language films, Kollywood is Tamil language films, Tollywood is Telugu language films, etc. Bollywood ia by far the largest, so I guess it's analogous to Nollywood. The massively popular film _RRR_ is a Telugu language film.
This is very good information now we know that Bollywood is only one of the others. So also is Nollywood then.
But Africa isn't one country? How can it have a single industry of film?
Wow! Tendai is the one to watch. Repping us well🙏🏿
I wanna watch some african drama or horror films. I'd love to see a African Martial arta film too
You got money? Then, invest it in companies that will make those movies.
I will suggest 8: A South African Horror Story (South Africa) for Horror, and for Drama check out Eyimofe (Nigeria) or Atlantics (Senegal).
@@kubolor1234 thanks
@dangelo1369 wouldn't know where to start investing. Didn't even know Africa had a movement of film makers. Learn something everyday.
Wakaliwood is by far my favorite. Just some guys who love making movies and they are just the epitome of fun. You can tell they are having fun making the movies too.
Too bad none of it is good.
@@robbyrdogThey're great.
@@franciscor390 name me 3.
Everybody loves Jenifer is a must watch African cinema.
I agree with her: the future of fimmaking in Africa is bright
no it's not.
My current occupation has a retirement plan , but screenwriting has a new hire of creativity after every imaginative interview process , an interview with your thoughts .
Although this may not be widely known, Egypt is the largest producer of movies and television content in Africa , before claiming something you should do your research there is alot of misleading information
Egypt is Africa
Where did you get this information. There is no frame of reference for this statement. Please share any proof you have that Egyptian film is bigger than Nollywood
@@lordtanner-studios check Wikipedia the least you can do , Egyptian cinema goes back to the 19 century and is widespread between Asia and Africa , Omar al Sharif is one of the actors that reached world wide fame , TH-cam doesn't allow to post direct links so move your a and do your own research
@@lordtanner-studios 1. Historical Influence and Cultural Legacy
Egyptian Cinema: Egypt has a long-standing and influential cinema industry, which dates back to the 1920s. It has historically been the cultural leader in the Arab world, producing timeless classics and international award-winning films. Egyptian actors, like Omar Sharif, gained worldwide recognition. Egyptian films have been widely watched across the Arab world and Africa for decades, making Egypt’s cinema a critical part of the Arab cultural identity.
Nigerian Cinema (Nollywood): Nollywood, which emerged in the 1990s, is a newer industry compared to Egypt’s, but it rapidly became one of the most prolific film industries in the world. Nollywood's growth is based on high volume production with films catering to mass African and diaspora audiences, but it hasn’t yet reached the historical cultural significance of Egyptian cinema on a global scale.
2. Film Output
Nollywood: Nigeria produces thousands of films each year, making it the second-largest film industry by volume in the world (after India's Bollywood).
Egypt: The Egyptian film industry produces fewer films annually, but many of them are high-budget productions, often celebrated for their artistic quality and storytelling.
3. Global Reach
Egyptian Cinema: Egyptian films and TV shows have long had a strong influence, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. Historically, Egypt has been the main source of films for the Arab-speaking world.
Nollywood: Nigerian films have spread across sub-Saharan Africa and gained significant international exposure, especially with the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, though their penetration into the MENA region is more limited compared to Egyptian films.
4. Recognition and Awards
Egypt: Egyptian cinema has historically received more international recognition through prestigious film festivals, particularly with acclaimed filmmakers like Youssef Chahine.
Nollywood: Nollywood is still growing in terms of critical acclaim on a global stage, though it has made strides in recent years with more films being showcased at international festivals.
Conclusion:
Cultural Influence and Prestige: Egyptian cinema holds a legacy that extends beyond its output, deeply embedded in Arab culture with a historical impact that cannot be understated.
Production Volume and Market Size: Nollywood has grown rapidly and is larger in terms of the sheer number of films produced and its contribution to the economy.
According to wikipedia nollywood is the biggest in terms of movue output and revenue
Egypt us the oldest tho
I'm ready to write it 🎥🎬📖📓📄📖🖋
Ibudu and Karishika gave me nightmares for days 😱
Tendayi, let's talk!
Lovely
I'm going to write a movie called HOUSE 2
When i saw the african film industry, i thought you meant africa, not South africa. this seems one-sided to just one person. Which is understandable because she is the one being interviewed, so i sit here in my nigerian room wondering who and why this lady is being interviewed on behalf of africa.
Which is why is see her barely giving nigeria the recognition it has. nigeria produces over 50% of what you will call african films. But listening to this interview and partly skipping through it because all i hear is how to worship oyimbo people and serve holiwood rather that creating a good industry for all africans to be entertained.
HOUSE UNIT 2.
I'll be universal . Why limit yourself to one geographic ?
Challenging. From a distribution point of view
It is better to watch in your own language.
Challenging from a certain perspective, financially lucrative from another perspective.
"I can't speak to the continent".
Can we stop referring to Africa as though its a single town. There's 2000+ cultures in the continent (vs Europe's 200).
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Little known fact: Africa created the best films ever seen 5000 years before the yt man arrived and destroyed them all out of envy! Very sad!
😂😂😂😂
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Can you please elaborate?
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This video is a joke. A lot of modern films can be considered “black cinema” and how’s Hollywood doing right now??? Oh yeah….. 💀
Have you actually seen any? Seems like you talking out of your arse. I witnessed the maid watching something on my visit to South Africa, they're watching Asian, Indian/ Arab and Latino telenovelas in Zulu or Xhosa language on top of their own local tv series and movies. They're curious of cultures outside of the US.
It's not a joke, she is right. Not alot of modern cinema. We may have that wave but it's not big enough but few based on the black lives matter advocacy have risen to create and appreciate black cinema
@@MoNiqueJr100 the wave of “black cinema” sucks and is very racist against anyone not black.
@@robbyrdog not all. Just like we have white cinema and others which are racist.
@@MoNiqueJr100 “white cinema” doesn’t have an overall theme of “race” unless it’s based on the wrongs of our past. If a racist white movie were to be made today… riots would happen.
oh please stop it.
African cinema sucks bad .. i tried to watch it ..but cant
“African cinema” varies just like pretty much anything else, considering it’s an entire continent.
Ousmane Sembene films like Black Girl is great (aged really well too) if you’re into older films that is. Atlantics and io capitano are some newer films that are just shot beautifully and tell compelling stories. Faya Dayi is a great documentary film if you’re into that as well. There’s lots of great stuff out there you just have to dig a bit since you’re not the target audience.
@@Yh-vi2svyeah and it all sucks.
@@mickey5565 Great taste
Keyword is "I"...
DEI movies??? BET not enough, blacks in every tv show and commercials, not enough???😂😂😂😂
Nope 😮not enough
We coming for all your storybooks and billboards too
Tf are you doing on an african cinima video uncle karen
@@vershima69 still can’t make anything we’ve made better 😂 literally have to leach off our success to even be relevant 🤡