Cannes 2023 showcases African cinema.

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At the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival,

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more films and directors associated with Africa are being presented

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than at any other time in the festival's history.

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This makes it a milestone year for African cinema.

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Films having ties to the continent include titles from Tunisia, Senegal, Algeria,

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Morocco, Sudan, and Cameroon. Additionally, the iconic Malian writer-director

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Souleymane Cissé was recognized off-screen with the Carrosse d'Or award for cinematic pioneers on Wednesday.

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"Banel & Adama," the first feature-length film directed by French-Senegalese filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye Sy,

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