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African Filmmakers Showcase Resilience at Berlin Film Festival

2/21/2026

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At the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, African filmmakers present narratives about repression and resilience.
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's Soumsoum portrays sisterhood and freedom amid community hostility.
Elise Sawaswawa's Enough is Enough highlights the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The festival honors Haile Gerima for his work on oppression and decolonization.
The Golden Bear will be awarded on February 22, 2026.

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Story summary

At the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival, African filmmakers present narratives about repression and resilience.
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's Soumsoum portrays sisterhood and freedom amid community hostility.
Elise Sawaswawa's Enough is Enough highlights the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The festival honors Haile Gerima for his work on oppression and decolonization.
The Golden Bear will be awarded on February 22, 2026.