Event: Afrika Eye Festival (Bristol, 4-10 November)

By Africa in Words on 19 October , 2019 • ( 0 )

The South West of England’s biggest celebration of African film, arts and culture
4 – 10 November
Voices of Africa!

Afrika Eye is an annual film and arts festival in Bristol, UK and is the South West’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture. The festival brings films and diverse perspectives on Africa and the African diaspora to challenge the stereotypes, dispel the myths and explore the traditions and transformations in the ever-changing social and political landscape across this vast continent.

There are film and arts events in various venues across Bristol from early November and the festival culminates in the cornerstone Watershed weekend, where you’ll find a packed programme of film and discussion, as well as a Friday night party.

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Image courtesy of Afrika Eye Facebook Page

Watch: Why Afrika Eye is great!

Afrika Eye 2019 highlights include:

-Films from, or rooted in, Africa
-Workshops, talks and debates
-Special guests including journalist and author Gary Younge
-Music, spoken word, dance, and theatre performances
-Senegalese evening
-Ethiopian grooves from The Krar Collective

Image courtesy of Afrika Eye

Contact email: hello@afrikaeye.org.uk

Follow Afrika Eye on Twitter @AfrikaEyeFest #AfrikaEye2019 and on Facebook: @AfrikaEye

Main funders include Arts Council England. Afrika Eye’s venue partners include Watershed. Festival partner’s include Film Africa and Africa in Motion. Supported by University of Bristol and Bath Spa University.