Gabon has just won two (2) prestigious awards at the end of the Black Screen Festival held in Yaoundé, under the theme “Artificial intelligence and African cinema”. These are the prize for best image by Jovanny Allogho for ”Mermaid, the return of the siren” and the prize for best series for ”I love them all” by Hubert Laba Ndaot.
Gabon made a strong impression by bringing back these two distinctions from Yaoundé, at the end of the 28th edition of the Festival des Écrans Noirs. ”Mermaid, the return of the mermaid”prize for best image by Jovanny Allogho, captivated the juries with the beauty of his photography and his careful staging.
This film was praised in particular for its high-quality images, which pay homage to the aesthetics of African cinema. “I’m more used to working on music videos. I always wanted to make a film, but I didn’t feel equipped enough for a feature film. A short film is okay, because it’s often around 5 minutes. I didn’t feel ready to launch into a long format. But in reality, I always wanted to make cinema »said the award-winning director.
As for “I love them all”by Hubert Laba Ndaot, prize for best series, the film was recognized for the originality of its script and the remarkable performance of its actors. The series was able to captivate the attention of the public and the jurors, thus demonstrating the potential of Gabonese cinema on the international scene.
These distinctions brought back from the Black Screen Festival highlight not only the talent of Gabonese directors, but also the emergence of a new wave of creativity in African cinema. By highlighting authentic stories and striking visuals, Gabon is positioning itself as a key player in the cinematic landscape on the continent.
With these awards, Gabon proves that its cinema has a promising future. The films ”Mermaid, the return of the mermaid” et ”I love them all” illustrate the richness of Gabonese culture and its potential for innovation; while being part of contemporary debates around artificial intelligence and its impact on cinematographic art.
Feeodora Madiba and Tryphene Lembah
2024-10-29 12:48:00
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