Ivory Coast actors launch film festival and school
Isaach de Bankolé and Philippe Lacôte aim to establish a new acting school and a film festival in Abidjan.
Actors Isaach de Bankolé and filmmaker Philippe Lacôte launched a project on Monday, October 26, to support cinema in Ivory Coast. The initiative includes plans to create an acting school and a film festival in Abidjan, with the first festival edition expected by the end of 2027.
The Retechci, a network of cinema technicians, also launched its own event, "Ombres et Lumières," on Friday, October 23, at the Goethe Institute. Jamel Basiru, Retechci's executive director, stated the project aims to recognize technicians' contributions, celebrate their expertise, foster professional cohesion, and pass knowledge to future generations.
The "Premier Continent" project's film festival is slated for late 2027.
Why it mattersThe "Premier Continent" project will establish a new acting school and film festival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.