Rethinking who preserves and circulates African cinema

THE STORY, IN BRIEF

Olivier Barlet reviews a new study of the Cinémathèque Afrique, examining film preservation, circulation and the legacies of French cultural diplomacy. Edited by Farah Clémentine Dramani-Issifou, the volume brings together researchers and practitioners. Barlet, who contributed a chapter himself, argues for stronger connections with African archives and greater attention to cultural sovereignty.

Summarised from Africultures · Olivier Barlet. AFROSCOPE Daily has not independently reported this story.