The eagerly awaited historical saga FESTAC ’77 has been chosen by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) for an exclusive debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in France. This screening will provide viewers with their initial glimpse of the movie, which delves into the story of Africa’s biggest cultural gathering ever held.
Created by Adonis Production and released through Filmone Entertainment, this African movie delves into the historical importance of the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC ’77), examining its enduring cultural influence and role in shaping African identity.
The screening at Cannes represents an impressive milestone for the movie, which has garnered international recognition due to its production quality and star-studded cast. This film seeks to bring African history into the global spotlight by emphasizing top-notch production techniques and narrative storytelling centered around historical events.
Adonijah Owiriwa—Executive Producer for FESTAC ’77—in a quotation highlighted the cinematic work’s profound historical significance and its mission to restore African stories: “The movie serves as an important recovery of Africa’s extensive heritage. This initiative aimed at exploring a pivotal juncture in African solidarity and cultural expression, breathing new life into the saga of aspirations, disputes, and achievements that have molded our narrative.”
Through film, we’re not just safeguarding our history but also making sure that the world experiences our narratives on our own terms. The Cannes exhibition serves as a crucial milestone in reshaping worldwide views of African cinema, demonstrating that our tales are as magnificent, intricate, and deserving of international stages as those from anywhere else.
Highlighting the film’s influence on Africa’s historical narrative, Kene Okwuosa, Chief Executive Officer at Filmhouse Group (which includes Filmhouse Cinemas, FilmOne Entertainment, and FilmOne Studios), remarked: “This Festac ’77 production significantly enriches African stories by reframing global perspectives. Its inclusion in Cannes is a strong affirmation for Africa’s promising role in international cinema.”
For far too long, narratives from Africa have been marginalized or inaccurately portrayed in international media. This movie represents a pivotal shift—a chance for the globe to experience the complexity and vibrancy of our heritage, past, and innovative narrative techniques. By premiering at one of the foremost film festivals globally, we usher in a fresh epoch where Africans can steer discussions on the worldwide platform, reshaping how truly continental tales are shared and disseminated.
Prince Tonye Princewill – Executive Producer at Festac ’77, who has played a pivotal role in enhancing the standards of African productions – commended the sector’s progression and increasing aspirations, stating: “Festac ’77 exemplifies the progress we’ve achieved in production values as well as narrative techniques. Having worked closely as an executive producer, I can attest to our transformation from a burgeoning industry into one that now stands toe-to-toe with global players in terms of scope, vision, and technological proficiency.”
African tales are no longer limited to a specific audience; instead, they have broken into international markets, with this movie serving as evidence. This film exemplifies the top-notch production standards we’ve strived hard to develop over time, marking a significant milestone—not just for the ’77 picture but also for all races—demonstrating to the globe that African filmmaking stands out as a dominant force of innovation.
Scheduled for release in 2025, this film is anticipated to mark a significant milestone in Africa’s path towards international recognition. Transitioning from premieres at festivals like Cannes to reaching broader viewerships worldwide, the movie seeks to connect historical contexts with contemporary narratives, highlighting African cultural expressions on an influential stage that plays a crucial role in defining the cinematic landscape of the future.
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