Festival Films Femmes Afrique
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Festival Films Femmes Afrique is a biennial, free film festival based in Dakar, Senegal, and widely described as the first Senegalese festival dedicated to women. It is notable for showcasing films made by African women or films about the experiences of women and girls from Africa and the diaspora, with programming that includes fiction, documentaries, short and feature-length works, and sometimes animation. The festival is significant in the Senegalese and wider African festival circuit for its accessibility, its focus on women’s voices and gender equality, and its role in the democratization of African cinema through screenings and outreach beyond Dakar.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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