Developing Countries Focus

Come and hear from the Afghan women who risk their lives to make films. Join us to take a trip around Nigerian Nollywood, the world's third largest film industry, led by the inspirational producer Peace Anyiam-Fiberesima. Meet an animator from Trinidad and Tobago, and the talented director of Goddesses - a documentary depicting ordinary women leading extra-ordinary lives in India.

It almost makes no sense to group these films together, such is the diversity of these far-flung places. Yet, with the world - and the film industry - in its current set up, it is still a rare treat to see the work of women outside our own geo-political niche, let alone to have the chance to quizz them in person. Don't miss this golden opportunity!

  • Real World Films: Portraits from Brazil and Palestine

    plus panel & Q&A with directors

    WORLD PREMIERE

    ICA Cinema 1 Mon 9 Mar 6.45pm

    Real World is a unique collaboration between the Institute of Development Studies’ Pathways of Women's Empowerment programme and Screen South.

  • Peace Mission: Welcome to Nollywood

    plus Q&A with Peace Anyiam-Fiberesima

    Hosted by Zina Saro-Wiwa

    ICA Cinema 2 Mon 9 Mar 6pm

    Nigeria's Nollywood is now the world's third largest film industry after Hollywood and Bollywood. The film's protagonist, Peace Anyiam-Fiberesima, is one of its leading producers.

  • Connecting Voices: Films from the Commonwealth

    plus directors Q&A

    ICA Cinema 1 Tue 10 Mar 6pm

    A special programme presenting the best of Commonwealth talent with Indian documentary, Kenyan drama and animation Trinidad and Tobago. Leena Manimekalai and Camille Selvon Abrahams join us for discussion after the screening.

  • Risky Business: Afghan women filmmakers

    plus panel discussion

    UK PREMIERE

    ICA Cinema 1 Thu 12 Mar 6.30pm

    An exclusive evening celebrating women in Afghanistan with the UK premieres of these short documentaries made by three outstanding young women.