Global Cinema Meets Female Empowerment At IIFF2024 - Harare, Zimbabwe - PRESS RELEASE

Global Cinema Meets Female Empowerment at IIFF2024

PRESS RELEASE

Harare, Zimbabwe — 6 August 2024  

 

ICAPA Trust is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated annual event, the International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF) 2024, set to run in Harare from August 23 to August 31, 2024, under the theme "Women of the Future."

 

The festival will take place at prominent venues across Harare, including the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, B2C Nexus Batanai Mall, Alliance Francaise, Dzivarasekwa Community Hall 1, and Hatcliffe Community Centre Hall. Screenings will be held daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, showcasing an exceptional lineup of films that explore the dynamic and multifaceted experiences of women from different cultures and backgrounds. 

 

 

IIFF 2024 features a rich variety of international cinema, with films spanning continents and genres, namely:


 

Tiger stripes – Malaysia


A place at the operating table – USA, Zimbabwe

Goodbye Julia – Sudan


Daughter of Rage – Nicaragua, Mexico

June Again – Australia


Mamifera – Spain


Mambar Pierrette – Cameroon


Banel and Adama – Senegal


Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret – USA

Our Father, the Devil – France


4K US – Zimbabwe


Baada Ya Masika – Tanzania
 

In an interview, ICAPA Trust founding director, Tsitsi Dangarembga, announced that this year’s festival introduces new categories to honor outstanding cinematic contributions across a wider scale. She gave an interesting insight into these categories saying, “The New Man category is for stories about men and how they interact with women, while the World View category recognizes films that depict how Africa views the world.” She further highlighted that the new Best Zimbabwean Film category is set to celebrate exceptional local cinematic talent.

 

IIFF continues on its mission to empower and elevate women's voices in the film industry, offering a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to share their unique stories and perspective. With its diverse program and new awards, the festival underscores its commitment to fostering a global dialogue about the roles and impact of women in the future.

 

ICAPA Trust is a renowned organization dedicated to promoting the arts and supporting creative expression in Zimbabwe. Through initiatives like the International Images Film Festival for Women, ICAPA Trust seeks to amplify voices and perspectives that contribute to a richer, more inclusive cultural landscape in Africa and beyond.

 

Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking work of women filmmakers and exploring the future through their eyes at the International Images Film Festival for Women 2024!

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The International Images Film Festival For Women (IIFF) 2024 Catalogue - Harare, Zimbabwe
Follow the link to download the catalogue (23.4mb) on the right column of the page:
https://www.icapatrust.org/news/iiff-2024/