Cinéma Africain! Film Festival to be held in Linz

The Cinéma Africain! film festival will take place in Linz, Austria, from November 4 to 7, 2026. The event will feature 16 films from 13 different countries, focusing on cinema from Africa and its diaspora. The program includes twelve productions by female directors, many of which are making their Austrian premieres.

Featured works include ‘Nomad Shadow’ by Eimi Imanishi, a documentary on Rastafari icon Diane Jobson, and ‘Lady’ by Olive Nwosu. The festival also includes a short film program titled ‘Between Shores’ and will conclude with the film ‘Dao’ by Alain Gomis.

In addition to screenings, the festival offers guest appearances, discussions, and lectures. The ‘Politics of the Image’ series will host talks, including a session on African presences in German Modernism. The event will conclude on Saturday with a performance by the Accra-based band Santrofi.