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Stories, Memory and Cinema
A critical roundup of highlights from London’s French Film Festival, exploring films that engage with memory, trauma, and moral ambiguity—from psychological thrillers and literary adaptations to urgent works of contemporary cinema.
The 32nd New York African Film Festival
This May, the 32nd New York African Film Festival returns to Lincoln Center, spotlighting bold, intimate, and urgent stories from across Africa and its diaspora. From Abderrahmane Sissako’s quiet cross-cultural romance Black Tea to the searing adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s prison memoir The Man Died, the festival is a powerful reminder of cinema’s ability to confront, connect, and inspire.
Holly Shorts
The HollyShorts Film Festival showcases the power of short-form storytelling, offering a platform for underrepresented voices and overlooked narratives. From child labor in India to prison firefighters in California, this year’s standout films deliver bold, thought-provoking stories in compact, emotionally rich packages.