African Cinema

Michigan State’s database of African film and media includes a range of commercial and dramatic films as well as animation, educational, and other genres. Many records include film reviews and distribution information.

The African Federation of Film Critics (FACC) website includes African film news and criticism, interviews with filmmakers, festival reports, and database of plot summaries, technical details, and distribution information for over 7800 films. In French, with some English translation.

An online journal of African art and culture with a searchable database of full-text articles about international (primarly African) films. In French, with some English translation.

California Newsreel distributes African films on DVD and VHS; some transcripts, articles, and viewing guides are also available on their website.

The global French-language television network TV5MONDE's database of feature-length and short African films. Includes brief summaries and some distribution information. In French.