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A documentary characteristic astir nan legendary Ghanaian musician Kiki Gyan is among nan projects that will participate successful this year’s Locarno Open Doors programme.
Six projects from 10 different African countries person been picked to participate successful nan programme. Locarno Open Doors is successful nan 2nd twelvemonth of a four-year rhythm dedicated to Africa. The titles are listed below:
- Ghana: Too Much Music. Directed and produced by Aseye Fiagbe.
- Mozambique and South Africa: Chapa 100. Directed by Ique Langa and produced by Lara Sousa (Kulunga Filmes).
- Nigeria: I Live successful V.I. Directed by Ugochukwu Azuya and produced by Olubunmi Ogunsola.
- Somalia and Djibouti: Accept My Plea For Burial. Directed by Mohammed Sheikh and produced by Kadir Harbi Hassan (Aleel Films).
- Tanzania–Kenya: The Ones With The Tempered Flowers. Directed by Neema Ngelime and produced by Ivy Kiru of AQ Pictures.
- Ugandan: A Vineyard for A Lobster. Directed by Talemwa Pius and produced by Gashumba Emmanuel (Gripmagic Uganda Limited).
Locarno besides runs an Open Doors programme for producers and directors. Producers from six countries person been selected. They are: Mamounata Nikiema (Pilumpiku Production), Natasha Craveiro (Cabo Verde, Korikaxoru Films), Adja Mariam Mahre Soro (Studio Kä), David Ikeata (Vox Cinematic Films), Rua Osman (Helomur Picture), and Tapiwa Chipfupa (Ambidextrous Pictures).
The Open Doors board are: Fagamou Fama Ndiaye (Senegal), Rediet Haddis Yalew (Ethiopia), Pocas Pascoal (Angola), Judith Nini Kibinge (Kenya), and Ariel Añez (Mozambique). Their short films will beryllium portion of nan Open Doors Screenings, an charismatic conception of nan Festival featuring some short and characteristic films, nan afloat action of which will beryllium announced connected 1 July 2026.
Locarno runs from August 5 to 15.
