In the heart of Morocco, two visionary filmmakers from Southern Africa, Abigail Kelapile of Botswana and Esther Beukes of Namibia are rewriting the narrative of African cinema. As part of the prestigious UNESCO–Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Film Residency, these women are not only creating films but shaping futures.
Southern African Women Filmmakers Take the Global Stage: A Story of Vision, Voice, and Impact
UNESCO, 18 September 2025 , International
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