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    Man and Masquerades (Nigeria) by Adekunle Blue

    "Man and Masquerades" is an experimental art film that follows the story of Nwankeagu, a young violist and painter who struggles with the trauma of watching his father (a highly respected masquerade) commit suicide.

    At the time of the film, agu meetsGbenro a popular OAP being secretly abused by his wife. their unexpected meeting opens old wounds, causing Nwakeagu to confront his own past and start his journey toward healing.

    The film is an exploration of African masculinity and a vital portrait of the impact of rigid gender bias, assumptions, and stereotypes in most societies in Africa. A story that is not commonly told about the African man. Every African man has certain high societal expectations placed on them, but heavy is the head that wears the crown. They are expected to be and act a certain way and show no weakness, emotions, or vulnerability. The expectations are most times a burden on their neck that leads to psychological depression among men. This Film's undertone message is inspired out of curiosity as to how men feel about the heavy societal expectations placed on them.

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    Internal Noise (Egypt) by Amr Fekry

    Nadine, a young woman grappling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, must navigate through fear and a pervasive sense of insecurity in her life.

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    Tatu (Kenya) by Orpah Thabiti

    TATU tells the story of 'En', a young girl living in a community where access to water is controlled by a selfish man known as the 'Wata Man'. He abuses his power by unfairly distributing water, leaving 'En' often without an adequate supply.

    One day, during her meditation, 'En' connects with her 'Inner Voice', depicted physically in the film, which advises her to leave home and search for her own water source. After some hesitation, she decides to embark on the journey.

    Unbeknownst to her, three entities called 'waTATU' ('The Three' in Swahili) have been waiting for her to take this step so they can offer spiritual support. As she sets out, they perform a ritual to strengthen her spirit and psyche for the journey. Meanwhile, a mother shares wisdom with her daughter about the resilience of a woman's spirit, likening it to the strength of a tree.

    During her journey, 'En' encounters fantastical elements and challenges, including creatures meant to weaken her spirit. However, she remains steadfast in her quest. In a poignant climax, she awakens to find herself surrounded by an abundance of water, realizing that the journey was indeed worthwhile.

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    Unspoken (Kenya) by Karanja Ng'endo

    A woman revisits her village to address unresolved issues with her estranged mother and come to terms with her past. However, she soon realizes that revisiting the past is not always a pleasant experience.

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    Gita Boy (Nigeria) by Toye Aru

    In 1960s Nigeria, 13-year-old Obafemi Adio discovers Juju music while encountering a street vendor at the night club in his neighborhood. He grapples with pursuing his dream due to his carpenter father, Musiliu Adio, who believes he should focus on the family profession instead.

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    Halima (Nigeria) by Kongs Shamaki

    Blamed for her brother's death, Halima runs away from home. Can she survive the streets as a deaf girl?

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    Dreams (Nigeria) by Chioma Paul-Dike

    When seven months pregnant Nelo Dike moves into her husband's ancestral home, her dreams are of an angry woman yelling at her to leave; but Nelo’s worst nightmare is when her dreams become her reality.

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    Bazenga (Kenya) by Jacktone Alufwani

    Deep in the slums of Majengo, Memo is resolute in her mission to enact change in the lives of the youth ensnared in a relentless cycle of crime and drug abuse. The narrative delves into her trials as she confronts the harsh realities of her surroundings, illustrating that at times, one must tread a fine line between righteousness and wrongdoing to effect change.

    She establishes a rehabilitation center within her community, aiming to rescue the youth from the clutches of crime and substance dependency. Tirelessly, she endeavors to provide them with educational opportunities, skills training, and the prospect of a brighter future. However, her most formidable challenge arises from her personal life, as she grapples with persuading her boyfriend, a notorious gang leader, to abandon the criminal underworld.

    As the leader of the rehabilitation group, Memo finds herself entangled in a moral quandary: whether to compromise her principles and engage with her boyfriend to safeguard her loved ones. The juxtaposition of her dedication to the greater good and the conflicting loyalties within her own relationships adds depth to the narrative.

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    MAIRIA : Encroaching Darkness (Kenya) by John Waiganjo Muriithi

    Mwangi has always struggled to interact with people, he loves being by himself but sometimes the pressure and desire to settle down gets unbearable for him. Ironically he works as a communications officer of which he is really good at. It is at his workplace that his fortune shows signs of changing when a beautiful young woman, Beth, becomes his Lunch friend.

    However one night through unexplained circumstances he realizes he has the power to travel in time to the past or future of an object he holds in his hands. This proves to be more of a curse than a blessing as he quickly discovers that a dark and grim future awaits him and his love interest Beth.

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    Radya (Egypt) by Shaymaa Tafish

    The story centers on Radya, a young girl, as she endeavors to locate a doll for her younger sister, Hanaa, amidst the challenges they face.

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    Two Mirrors in the Sky (Tanzania) by Joe-Francis Kiaga

    "Two Mirrors in the Sky" is an experimental, poetic, short film that highlights two people attempting to understand each other in this metaphorical limitless space, representing the mind. They come together to form something beautiful, bound by their darkness but lifted by their inner light, questioning who they are to one another.

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    3 Days to Demolish (Egypt) by Eslam Youssef

    When his house received a demolition order from the government, a man began experiencing strange dreams of a cautionary nature, hinting at insights into mortality.

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    Story of Awgu (Nigeria) by Toochi Gabriel

    Explore the depths of Igbo Mythology with the captivating tale of Agwu believed to be the origin of inspiration.

    In a world shrouded in darkness, Agwu's ingenuity and resourcefulness unlocked the secrets of creation, earning it divine wisdom and foresight.

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    Daan Doole (Senegal) by Pierre Maurice Lopy

    Ndeye Aminata Seck, married, mother of three children, tenant in a house in the Fass housing estate. Gets up every day at four in the morning to cook the meals that she sells in her canteen from morning to evening.

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    A Very Obnoxious Thing (Egypt) by Ahmed Khalil Ali

    Three women of varying ages share their fears with themselves and with the world as they try to recall their pasts and navigate the present.