Ten Great African Films Made by Women  

With the surge in new filmmaking in Africa, women are increasingly at the helm of new productions, and it is fundamentally changing the nature of African film. Bringing different perspectives and boundary-breaking stories, these women are broadening and redefining the industry, as well as the world’s perception of Africa. A heady blend of fiction and nonfiction, the Oscar-nominated feature sees writer and director Ben Hania return to her documentary-making roots, albeit with a reconstructive edge.

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