16th African Diaspora International Film Festival Kicks Off in Paris

Paris is currently hosting the 16th edition of the African Diaspora International Film Festival (FIFDA), running from September 4 to 6.

The event features a lineup of 15 films originating from 13 different countries. The selections include both fiction and non-fiction works, encompassing feature-length and short films. According to the festival organizers, the program aims to provide a platform for exploring how contemporary societies confront and heal from past traumas, while amplifying the voices of African diaspora communities.

Notable guests at the festival include Diarah N’Daw-Spech, who co-founded and co-directs FIFDA, and Lawrence Cole, the co-executive producer of the film “Shadow of Greed.”