” We officially announce that out of 503 films registered this year, 78 were selected by our selection committee for the 11e edition of Fickin. These are 25 feature films, 43 short films, 10 animated films and television series, from more than 25 countries. We can only extend our congratulations to the filmmakers whose films are selected and thank all the authors and directors who have entered their films “, announced the organizers in a post on the web. For four days, the Fickin will vibrate to the rhythm of exhibitions, performances, training and networking workshops, screenings as well as two gala evenings.
“Wakasa: Breaking the Silence” by Razia Mahoumi is a Congolese short documentary film made in 2023 as part of the Patrimoines-Héritage program, a documentary film training workshop dedicated to memory and heritage objects found today in Europe. A poignant and informative film. “Victima noctis” by Dinel Desouza is a short fiction film telling the story of Luna, married to a rich man, who finds herself caught up by her past. While she sleeps peacefully with her husband, she receives threatening messages from her ex-boyfriend. Determined to end it all, she goes out late at night… This film is about blackmail, manipulation and mysticism. Its cast includes Dinel Desouza, Theresa Bouam’s, Boogie Black. The film was produced by Daudy Missamou, written by Venicy Moundaya and Dinel Desouza.
Released in 2020, “Attente” is the first feature film by Congolese director Divana Cate Radiamick. Lasting approximately 1h30, the film revolves around four characters with different destinies who count for a long time on dreams that may never come true. A story inspired by the life of its author, Divana Cate Radiamick. The second Congolese feature film in competition at Fickin 2024 is the very latest film “Nouvelle vie” by Richi Mbebele through which he draws on a story of ordinary prostitution to raise major issues such as war, orphaned children, emotional dependence, the weight of the past, art therapy, etc.
Contributing to the cinematographic life of the country and the continent, these films bear witness to the vitality of the sector on the national level. They address varied themes but in the era of time. For most of the nominated directors, it is a source of pride to see the fruit of their work recognized on the stage of another country and they hope to convince the jury and glean trophies for the pride of Congo.
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