African cinema at Cannes hit a milestone in 2026, with Rwanda and the Central African Republic in the official selection for the first time.
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Key Facts
—A first: African cinema at Cannes reached a milestone in 2026, with Rwanda and the Central African Republic in the official selection for the first time.
—The titles: The Un Certain Regard section featured three Africa-rooted films, among them Ben’imana and Congo Boy.
—Beyond the giants: The selections look past the usual powers of South Africa and Nigeria’s Nollywood.
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