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Iwould prefer something OTHER than documentaries. I would prefer movies not only set in some African country but also about a local theme and directed and played by people from the country. But I will take what I can get.

You will see below that a search using simply the word "africa" on Netflix returns African Movies as well as a lot of other links. Likewise, a search for "international" turns up International Movies as well as other links.

Hi guys. My good friend Tigerfan45 requested that I make a blog based on movies that take place in Africa. I only know two that I can put on here, but its an idea that I'm up for. Besides, I do like Africa for some of the exotic wilderness and culture. Infact, a good friend of one of my aunts and uncles is a priest who helps people in Africa who are struggling. There's not much else for me to introduce, so let's get on with the program.

I'll best most of you knew I was going to put this on here wouldn't you? Was it because this is a Disney Wiki, or because its one of my favorite Disney films. If you guessed both, you are correct-amundo. You all know the strengths about this movie already, so I will try my best not to say too much that I haven't said before. When it comes to animated movies about wilderness, I love how someplace far off and exotic takes advantage of as much detail as possible. This movie does so with the wildlife, which is pretty much all I wanted from this film. When I was a kid, I wasn't strong on a lot of hunter characters (just ask Bambi). For some reason, I just thought it would have ruined the whole movie. But anyway, we see all kinds of animals that one would find in the savannahs of Africa such as giraffes, hippos, elephants, wildebeest, antelopes, and of course lions, hence the title. After all, how could this movie be called The LION King without lions? Although there are no humans seen in this movie, viewers can hear African chants in some of the score, such as when Rafiki is doing his spiritual stuff, or when Simba is running in slow motion across the desert, and even in the beginning of the end credits. In addition to that, I think some of the songs have some African culture meanings hidden in them, particularly Circle of Life. I think the idea of that song was to teach us that life is never truly over even if someone does pass away. There are just new beginnings every time. At least that's how I interpreted it. Also, when the Diamond Edition of this movie was coming out, I saw a video on the Disney website that revealed that the animators learned it meant "No worries" in their language. But I have to admit, I've wondered what time period this movie took place in, since there were nothing involving humans at all. Could it have took place in the Middle Ages to match the fact that this movie is about lion royalty? Possibly? Oh well. All the stuff I mentioned before just makes The Lion King even better. I've talked about it plenty of times before, you all know about it and its marvelous strengths.

Sometimes I want a grand masterpiece, but other times I'm more interested in comedy. That's pretty much how I compliment this movie. I like the first Madagascar too, and this one just continues the comedy. This time it did involve humans, driving on a tour jeep and a wildlife reserve like what we know about today that protects animals from poachers. And like Dreamworks sequels, it involved Alex the lion reuniting with his long-lost parents. I love how Dreamworks sequels explore a past event that was not revealed in the first film. Well, I admit I don't like t as much I did when it initially came out, but I still like it in general. One controversal issue was about the villain Makunga being a carbon copy of Scar from The Lion King, and yeah I have to admit he kind of his. I mean I think he's okay as a stand alone villain and Alec Baldwin does a good job voicing him, but still; the portion of an alpha lion being the loved ruler and a jealous rival-yeah. It did kind of rip off The Lion King. But there are plenty of other strengths that this movie has that I think makes up for it. I was worried that the characters would be forced to split up and be among their own kinds and be at war with each other-but no! It was about learning their wild sides and discovering both upsides and downsides. For instance, Alex learns through a lion tradition that lions are supposed to fight instead of dance which results in Alex's dad shunning him, or the fact that Marty wasn't as unique as he thought he was when he was with a bunch of zebras (they all seemed like Marty's clones, which I thought got a laugh), or that giraffes who have a spot on their neck means death for them (seriously, they're spotted animals-how can that mean death for them?), and Gloria's new hippo boyfriend which threatens Melman's crush on her. There's also the penguins doing more "spy stuff" and King Julien trying to claim himself king of Africa. Oh yes, and there's the fight with Alex and that old lady who beat him up in the subway in the first film. That fight they had near the beginning of the movie was very silly, with a lot of slapstick and Alex's funny facial reactions. So on the whole, would I call this a grand masterpiece. Probably not. But its still a good movie to check out. It shows us more about the Zoosters from the first Madagascar, and it shows where their kind came from, and there are laughs once in a while.

The Cascade Festival of African Films honors the art and craft of filmmaking from that continent. The movies imported for the festival draw capacity crowds each February. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

African movies have received a lot of special praise, pushing the global movie scene further into the spotlight as among the best movie makers in the cinematic industry. We have undoubtedly come a long way in our movie production, casting of African actors, scripting, and overall movie distribution. However, there are a few iconic movies that will always stand the test of time in being the best African movies to have ever been produced and released in Africa.

We have carefully selected a list of ten iconic African movies that we believe you should add to your watchlist either for a spark of nostalgia, for fun, or to understand better that African movie scenes have been meeting the bars set by Hollywood and many other worldwide movie industries, breaking records, staking a claim in the international movie industry, and winning awards. These ten African movies that we have chosen were selected from many different countries in Africa; they were chosen because of their excellent acting skills, adherence to culture, storytelling, and originality.

Nollywood is a force to be reckoned with when releasing comedic, refreshing, and exciting movies. The Wedding Party is no exception as it catapults the success of Nigerian films worldwide. The movie stars the talented singer-songwriter Banky W playing Dozie Onwuka, a young man about to marry Dunnie Coker, who Adesuwa Etomi plays. The two actors not only get married in this hilarious movie but are also married in real life. Wedding Party navigates the experience of the couples before their wedding, clashing with exes, family members, friends, and so many more. It features many skilled actors, such as Sola Shobowale, RMD, Zainab Balogun, and Ireti Doyle. The Wedding Party is sure to keep one in high spirits as it tells the story of togetherness, love, and family.

In this true-life story about the genocide of the Tutsi and Hutu tribes in Rwanda, Don Cheadle plays the role of the hero Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager of the four-star Htel Des Milles Collines. He was responsible for protecting the lives of 1200 people in his hotel. He uses his street-smart knowledge of the world, using crafty means like bribery, deception, and flattery to save the lives of the people with him. Hotel Rwanda is a war/drama genre set to put you at the edge of your seats as it highlights the 1994 genocide that the Rwandans witnessed. In the movie, Paul is from the Hutu tribe and is wedded to Tatiana (Sophie Okonedo), who is a Tutsi.

When it comes to storytelling, movies have remained a useful tool to showcase the history, culture, and tradition of a people. Through its use of dialogue and images, narratives that would otherwise have remained hidden are brought to life.

Filmmakers have become custodians of history and must work tirelessly to provide accurate descriptions of the African experience. One major reason for this is to address the misconceptions, and stereotypes of the continent and its people.

Such films provide a clear representation of the lived experiences of the people during that period and create a better appreciation of the reasons behind the clash of culture between the colonialists and indigenous ethnic nations within the continent.

Traditional wedding ceremonies like the Lobola (practiced by the Zulu), the Igba-Nkwu (practiced by the Igbo of South Eastern Nigeria), and the Eunoto (practiced by the Maasai in Kenya) have constantly been showcased in African movies thereby capturing the essence of these ceremonies as well as the traditional rituals.

Documenting and showcasing these cultural practices through the lens helps create a sense of pride and identity in the minds and hearts of generations of Africans as well as offering viewers a glimpse at the richness and diversity of the African cultural heritage.

Filmmakers in the African movie industry have continued to produce movies in indigenous languages with English subtitles. This has served as a strong tool to enable audiences both at home and abroad to engage in their mother tongue in relatable ways thereby fostering a sense of identity.

Also, the use of indigenous language in African movies provides contextual depth to the storyline that ordinarily would have been lost if transmitted in a second language generally understood by non-Africans.

In essence, the African movie industry is not only a platform for entertainment but also an instrument that plays a significant role in rediscovering and showcasing the richness of the continent and its people.

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