The virtual screenings during the Covid-19 pandemic briefly lifted long-standing barriers for African professionals and audiences at film festivals, but this democratization was short-lived as festivals returned to physical gatherings.
Le Grand Calao, directed by Zoé Cauwet, elegantly presents how a women's association's much-deserved leisure becomes a bold act of resistance against societal oppression.
'Black Tea' gets its NYC premiere at the 2025 New York African Film Festival
The film starts with a vibrant scene depicting Aya's inner conflict at her wedding, showcasing the complexities of love and personal freedom in a distracting narrative.