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COMMUNITY MONTHLY SCREENINGS

Join us for our community-based monthly film screenings across Cardiff! Enjoy captivating films followed by a Q&A session with the directors, offering a unique opportunity to gain insights into the filmmaking process. Whether you're a film enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, come connect with fellow locals and celebrate the art of African cinema. We can't wait to see you there!
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WATCH AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL LINE-UP, 23RD- 25TH MAY

  • Memories of Love Returned
    Memories of Love Returned
    Memories of Love Returned
    Fri 23 May
    Cardiff
    On April 24th, 2002 Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine's car broke down in the small town of Mbirizi, Uganda. While waiting for the car's repair he stumbled upon a small photo studio and met photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo, whose work spanned from the late 1950's up till 2006 when he passed away.
  • We Will Be Who We Are
    We Will Be Who We Are
    We Will Be Who We Are
    Fri 23 May
    Cardiff
    In Sierra Leone, best friends Aya and Boi decide to marry each other in an attempt to escape escape society's pressures to conform.
  • Selected SemiFinals Films
    Selected SemiFinals Films
    Selected SemiFinals Films
    Sat 24 May
    Cardiff
    Films Selected from Talented Filmmakers Across the Globe, Including Films to receive awards.
  • Who Do I Belong To
    Who Do I Belong To
    Who Do I Belong To
    Sat 24 May
    Cardiff
    A Tunisian woman is caught between her maternal love and her search for the truth when her son returns home from war and unleashes a darkness throughout their village.
  • The Battle for Laikipia
    The Battle for Laikipia
    The Battle for Laikipia
    Sat 24 May
    Cardiff
    At once patient and rigorous, this is a film that superbly demonstrates how the conflicts of the present cannot be extricated from the baggage of the past.”
  • Dahomey
    Dahomey
    Dahomey
    Sat 24 May
    Cardiff
    DAHOMEY is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination and restitution. Set in November 2021, the documentary charts 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris.
  • Soul Boy
    Soul Boy
    Soul Boy
    Sat 24 May
    Cardiff
    A Kenyan boy goes on a strange journey to return his father's soul
  • After The Long Rains
    After The Long Rains
    After The Long Rains
    Sun 25 May
    Cardiff
    Ten year old Aisha is given a school assignment to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. She soon realizes that everyone is taking over their parents‘ businesses and professions, but she has bigger dreams. She wants to go to Europe and become an actress.
  • The Empty Grave
    The Empty Grave
    The Empty Grave
    Sun 25 May
    Cardiff
    The descendants of a Majimaji resistance leader attempt to repatriate his remains.
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UK/KENYA
SEASON 2025

The UK/Kenya Season 2025 is here! 

We’re celebrating bold, cross-cultural creativity and innovation across Kenya and the UK, with exciting projects and events in art, fashion, music, design, literature and more.

Supported by the British Council, Watch-Africa CIC is working with the Africa Centre and other partners to deliver the season between April and November 2025. 

The Season offers artists and cultural organisations a platform to connect, celebrate and inspire across borders. Follow us for a range of inspiring events brought to you with our partners—the British Council and other brilliant collaborators in Kenya.

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Programme in Wales(Films)

 Chapter Arts Center, 23rd – 25th May.

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  • Battle for Laikipia – 24th May from 15:30 PM

  • Soul Boy from – 24th May from 19:30 PM

  • After the Long Rains – 25th May from 12:15 AM

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