Burkina Faso hosts 4th Sino-Burkinabè Film Week
Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso will screen 14 films from November 12-15, 2026.
The fourth edition of the Sino-Burkinabè Film Week will take place in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso from November 12 to 15, 2026. This cultural event, formerly known as the "Chinese Film Week," will now highlight the cultural cooperation between Burkina Faso and China. 14 films, seven from each country, will be shown across 12 screening sites, with nine in Ouagadougou and three in Bobo-Dioulasso.
Organizers announced the event's name change during a press conference in Ouagadougou on November 10, 2026. François Akonabou Adianga, head of the FESPACO department, stated the films will explore themes of bravery, the fight against terrorism, love, and integrity, with a new panel on cooperation. Entry to all screenings is free.
Zhao Shiqian, cultural cooperation attaché at the Chinese embassy, noted the event's expansion and announced a skills transfer seminar in China in 2027. The Film Week is jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Burkina Faso and the Burkina Faso Cinematography and Audiovisual Agency.
Why it mattersBurkina Faso citizens can attend free film screenings celebrating Sino-Burkinabè cultural ties.