THE ALL AFRICAN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2025
KIGALI, RWANDA (10 – 12th October, 2025)
AAIFF Africa – The All African Independent Film Festival presents 21 films from its Opening Ceremony slate, which will be screened on Friday the 10th of October, 2025 in Kigali at the Francophonie Cultural Centre of Rwanda at 19:00 p.m.
With 21 films from 21 countries competing in 8 categories for 16 awards — including works from 7 talented female filmmakers — this second edition of AAIFF Africa will kick off its programme with an Opening Ceremony at 6:30 p.m., followed by a screening of the first batch of the Official Selection at 6:45 p.m.
The first night will conclude with a Q&A session with some of this year’s directors at 8:00 p.m., and the first of the nightly after-parties closing off the festival’s evenings.
AAIFF Africa’s is beyond proud to work alongside passionate and talented artists who create thought-provoking cinema without the support of large commercial budgets.
What’s more, the AAIFF Asia is a part of the ÉCU (European Independent) Film Festival Group, whose primary mission is to discover and promote exceptional independent films from across the globe.
To view the complete 2025 Official Selection, click here:
Lettre à ma fille Experimental Film (Benin)
dir. Michael Maurissens
Unfolding on the beaches and streets of Benin, a heartfelt letter from a mother to her future daughter expresses the challenges and joys of growing up as a woman.
Love and Jollof Dramatic short (Ghana)
dir. Ramesh Jai
When a husband confesses his affair, he expects drama. What he gets instead is dinner.
Kieupe Dramatic short (DRC)
dir. Mélanie K. Zawadi
In a city scarred by decades of war and insecurity, a hidden entity representing peace is awakened. From her cave, she lives and feels the sorrow of the people.
Nyiragitwa: Daughter of Sacyega (Rwanda)
Animated film
dir. Fiston Mudacumura
In 17th century Rwanda, Nyiragitwa rebels against early marriage, she falls for Munyantore, faces adversity, becomes a Vizier, and defies tradition to marry him.
V’s Secret Student Film (Egypt)
dir. Bassma Farah
Adam, 27, drops his wife’s G-string onto neighbor Bassem’s balcony. Bassem shuts the door, ignoring Adam’s explanation.
Déjà Nu Experimental film (Côte d’Ivoire)
dir. Rolf Hellat
“Déjà Nu” is an audiovisual poem about the appreciation of transiency, the recognition of the body, the ensoulement of nature, euphoria and loss. It is an associative work of polycultural sentiments.
So Called Friend (Rwanda)
Student’s corner – Rwandan Student Film
dir. Muhire Methode
When his best friend is found murdered, Ronnie becomes the prime suspect. As a tense police interrogation unfolds, secrets of betrayal, heartbreak, and rage come to light forcing him to confront the darkest side of friendship.
The festival runs from the 10th to the 12th of October at the French Institute of Rwanda, Francophonie Cultural Centre of Rwanda.
For more information: https://aaiffafrica.com/aaiff-africa-2024/
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