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Africa: Experience the Magic of Africa with African Folktales, Reimagined!
allAfrica, 5 April 2023
Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of African Folktales, reimagined like never before! Read more »
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Tanzania: Katope - A Captivating Tale of Magic, Resilience, and Women's Empowerment
allAfrica, 7 April 2023
Katope is more than just a cinematic masterpiece; it's a gripping tale inspired by real-life events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Read more »
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South Africa: Short Film 'Mamlambo' Challenges Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Through Mythological Storytelling
allAfrica, 7 April 2023
From its haunting beauty to its bone-chilling ambiance, this story is a masterclass in crafting an unforgettable and captivating narrative. Read more »
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Uganda: Loukman Ali's Heart-Pumping Film Explores Themes of Retribution and Redemption
allAfrica, 5 April 2023
Get ready for an adrenalin-fueled ride with Loukman Ali's latest masterpiece! Read more »
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Kenya: From Folklore to Film - Voline Ogutu's Creative Journey Behind Anyango and The Ogre
allAfrica, 5 April 2023
Inspired by a childhood folktale, Voline Ogutu reimagined it into a captivating modern film. Read more »
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Nigeria: Halima's Choice Explores Intersection of Technology and Tradition in a Future Africa
allAfrica, 5 April 2023
In a world where reality and virtuality have blurred into one, one unlikely pairing dares to break the norms. Read more »
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Africa: African Folktales, Reimagined Short Films By Netflix And UNESCO Get a Global Release Date
allAfrica, 16 March 2023
Tales as old as time from across the African continent, reimagined and retold by a new generation of six storytellers come together, the African Folktales Reimaged … Read more »
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Africa: African Films of Unesco-Netflix Scheme to Stream
IPS, 28 March 2023
It's a new direction for UNESCO, getting involved in movies, so to speak. The United Nations' cultural agency and Netflix - the global streaming and production company - have… Read more »
Experience the Magic of Africa with African Folktales, Reimagined
Six storytellers from a new generation came together to reimagine and retell tales as old as time from across the African continent. These stories are now being presented as short films called "African Folktales, Reimagined," which were created by Netflix in partnership with UNESCO. AllAfrica's Melody Chironda set out on a thrilling journey to uncover what inspired these talented individuals to pursue their passion and create unforgettable tales. Each storyteller has a unique story to tell.
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The release of Queen Sono is to be the first of several African original series to premiere this year on Netflix. Over the last year, Netflix has started to invest in the crea Read more »
The African Folktales, Reimagined is a collection of short films produced in collaboration with UNESCO that brings together six storytellers from across the African continent.
