Eight Malagasy films in the Pan -African categories

“Always in agony, but never died”. This poignant theme signs the 20th edition of Madagascourt Film Festival. The official selection was unveiled this weekend, an eclectic cinema that reflects the seventh art of the black continent. From November 7 to 14, Madagascourt Film Festival will be held in Antananarivo. The theme, ” Always in agony, but never died In tribute to the resilience of African cinema and the commitment of artists who make it live. For this anniversary edition, 758 films, coming from 35 African countries have passed several preliminary phases. Finally, the films selected will be in the running in 5 categories including 15 Malagasy films in the national competition. Among the 17 films in the Pan -African fiction category, ” Followers From Anton Khan represents Madagascar. Gilde Razafitsihadinoina and Salohy Fantenana Rafanomezantsoa contribute in the Pan -African documentary category with their respective films, ” Mpiremby ” And “ NY Saham-Behivavy ». In the Pan -African animation category, Madagascar is well represented with four works out of seven: ” Silence »From Anjarasoa Medalys Jesmar,” The bus “From Kuro Mi,” The Anjiro From Hary Joel and “Alika” by Dolph Hasner. Among the 14 films in category A, “each his cinema”, figures “(a)MADAGASCAR From Macario Silva. As a reminder, the Madagascourt Film Festival, previously called Short movie datingis a festival dedicated to short films, among the oldest on the African continent. An unmissable event for filmmakers and lovers of African cinema.