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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Movie

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever(2022)

6.6
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PG_13
162Minutes

The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa. T'Challa is dying from a terminal illness, and his sister Shuri attempts to cure him using the 'heart-shaped herb.' Wakanda faces pressure to share their Vibranium and is blamed by other nations for a Vibranium race. Namor, the king of Talokan, threatens Wakanda and demands the scientist responsible for the Vibranium detector. Shuri and her allies are pursued by the FBI and Namor's warriors. Shuri meets with Namor, who shows her his underwater kingdom. The Maya history and their shaman's vision are revealed. Nakia helps Shuri and Riri escape, and Namor retaliates by attacking Wakanda. Ramonda drowns while saving Riri, and Namor vows to return with his army. Shuri reconstructs the heart-shaped herb, gaining superhuman abilities and seeking revenge. Wakanda prepares for battle, and a counterattack on Talokan is ordered. A peaceful alliance is eventually forged, and Namor's cousin is upset by his surrender. The future of the Black Panther mantle is secured, and T'Challa's son is revealed in a mid-credits scene.

Naledi
Movie

Naledi

10Minutes
Black Venus
Movie

Black Venus(2010)

6.8
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NR
159Minutes

Black Venus is a drama film based on the true story of a South African woman, Saartjie Baartman, who is taken to Europe in the early 19th century and exhibited as a freak show attraction. The film depicts the exploitation, objectification, and racism faced by Baartman during her life, highlighting the themes of colonialism and racial prejudice. It also explores the personal struggles and experiences of Baartman, including her forced involvement in pornography and her eventual death from pneumonia. The movie bravely tackles sensitive topics related to race, identity, and the dehumanization of women.

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The Beasts' Carnival
Movie

The Beasts' Carnival(1980)

5.7
NR
91Minutes

A hit man working for the Yakuza double crosses his employers and flees with a cache of diamonds from the latest heist. Injured and hiding in the mountain regions of Spain, with Japanese assassins in hot pursuit, he takes refuge in the home of a local doctor and his two daughters who nurse him back to health and hide him from his pursuers, taking drastic and murderous measures to protect him... for they have plans of their own in store for their current guest.

Portrait of an African Woman
Movie

Portrait of an African Woman(1985)

6Minutes

In this segment on immigrant cultures for the television program Mosaïque, a young Senegalese woman who cooks in a workers’ hostel dreams of traveling throughout France and getting to know her adopted country, taking issue with the cliché of the impoverished and helpless immigrant.

Before 30
Tv Show

Before 30 (2015)

8.3

Before 30 follows the lives of 4 modern African women, living successfully in the city of Lagos. Together, they deal with the daily struggle against society and culture, and the pressure to be married before they turn 30 years old.

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Princess
Movie

Princess(2022)

6.4
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110Minutes

Princess is a young illegal immigrant from Nigeria who sells her body on the outskirts of a big city. Like an Amazon on the hunt, protected by her friends, she moves through a pinewood that stretches as far as the sea, an enchanted forest in which to find refuge, hide away from life and earn her daily bread. Every day, in order to survive, Princess has to steer clear of dangers and sentiments, follow the scent of money and dupe her clients. Her life is a succession of days that are always the same, one joins to another, without a break. Until one day, driven by an inner force to break the shackles of cynicism and exploitation, she quarrels with the friends with whom she shares the street and meets a man who wants to save her, but first she will have to save herself.

Chasing Butterflies
Movie

Chasing Butterflies(1992)

7
117Minutes

Chasing Butterflies is a poignant drama that explores the complexities of family relationships and the consequences of forbidden love. The story revolves around an interracial relationship between two individuals from different cultural backgrounds, amidst societal restrictions and prejudices. It delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle to break free from the chains of traditional norms. As the plot unfolds, it reveals the challenges faced by these individuals as they navigate the intricacies of their forbidden romance, ultimately leading to a powerful and emotional climax.

Fear Woman
Movie

Fear Woman(1971)

28Minutes

The women of Ghana have a reputation for independence. They, rather than the men, sit enthroned at the market stalls and run a large proportion of the nation's retail trade. But Ghanaian women are now thrusting even more vigorously into the arena of power and influence

My Love Ua Ua
Movie

My Love Ua Ua(1974)

4.9
96Minutes

A writer is going through a serious crisis, since neither his career nor his marriage are going well. His talent, and friends, seem to have abandoned him. The only one standing by his side is a girl from Africa, who has come to Greece to study, and, in order to make ends meet, she works as a maid in his home. Naive and kind, she manages to restore a happy atmosphere in the home.

Say Grace Before Drowning
Movie

Say Grace Before Drowning(2010)

7
20Minutes

Eight-year-old Hawa is reunited with her African refugee mother after six years apart—and now finds herself living with a woman in the midst of a deep mental-health crisis.

Kalle Aaltosen morsian
Movie

Kalle Aaltosen morsian(1948)

4.6
91Minutes

The S/S Vellamo heads to Alexandria with Kaarina, the daughter of the ship's owner Hallerman, on board. As Kaarina trades places with the family's housekeeper Marja, first mate Yrjö takes a liking to Marja whom he believes to be miss Hallerman. Meanwhile Kaarina, pretending to be a member of the cleaning staff, starts getting close with lower ranking officer Kalle Aaltonen.

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Discover a collection of captivating movies and TV shows that showcase the captivating stories and diverse cultures of African women. From empowering narratives to richly woven tales, explore the vibrant world of African womanhood through these compelling films and series.

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