Fatshimetrie, September 25, 2024 – The world of cinema is about to experience an exceptional moment in Kinshasa with the 11th edition of the Kinshasa International Film Festival (Fickin), which will take place from October 3 to 6. With no less than 60 carefully selected international films, this event promises to offer a rich and diverse cinematic experience to fans of the 7th art.
The organizers of Fickin have taken care to select 78 films from the 503 submitted, covering various categories such as feature films, short films, animated films and television series. These works come from more than 25 different countries, testifying to the richness and diversity of global film production.
Beyond film screenings, Fickin will also offer a varied program including exhibitions, training workshops, networking sessions, and two gala evenings. Special attention will be paid to directors from both Congos, as well as to filmmakers who have contributed to the enrichment of the local film scene.
Kevin Mavakala, Director of the Festival, underlines the importance of this event for the promotion of Congolese cinema. Through Fickin, he aims to make cinema a vector for promoting the culture and history of the country, while offering local filmmakers a platform to express their talent and reach a wider audience.
Since its creation 11 years ago, Fickin has established itself as an essential event for film lovers in Kinshasa. In addition to promoting the distribution of films from all continents, the Festival is actively involved in training professionals in the film sector, thus contributing to the development of a real film industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In short, the Kinshasa International Film Festival embodies a true laboratory of creativity and sharing, offering film lovers a window on the world through the prism of cinema. This 11th edition promises to be a celebration of cultural and artistic diversity, and promises to leave its mark with the quality and variety of the works presented. An invitation to travel and discovery, not to be missed for all cinema lovers.