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.
