After the success of the first edition, the Khoros Film Festival aims to bring even more creativity and storytelling to audiences in its second edition, 28th to 30th November 2024 at Alliance.
The screenings will span all three days of the festival. It will be a mix of African and International short films. As part of the daytime activities, we will provide a mini screening event for kids. Stay tuned for the full programme!
The main objectives of the festival are to showcase short films from talented practitioners in The Gambia, France and the rest of Africa, to provide a platform for Gambian and Regional filmmakers to showcase their short films and to provide workshops in key skills required for the creation of content.
The Festival also aims to provide an opportunity, through a local training partner (Khoros Film Festival) for Gambian filmmakers to produce their short films and submit them to the festival and to other regional festivals such as Dakar Court and Fespaco. This year, the Festival will also organise a cross cultural residency with 3 film artists from three different countries (The Gambia, Senegal and France).
The Khoros Film Festivals 2nd edition is organised by the Khoros Film Festivals team in partnership with the Alliance Française de Banjul, and with the support of the Institut Français de Paris, and the French Embassy.
Below are photos from the first edition. 👇
Immerse yourself in the Khorus Film Festival: the program and short film descriptions await you below.
The second edition of the Khoros Film Festival, held from November 28 to 30, 2024 at the Alliance Française de Banjul, confirmed its status as an unmissable cinematic event. By bringing together short films from Gambia, France, and other African countries, the festival created a unique space for artistic and cultural dialogue, transcending geographical borders. The diverse programming, ranging from socially engaged documentaries to experimental fiction, highlighted the richness and creativity of contemporary African cinema.
The intercultural residency, gathering artists from three different countries, particularly illustrated the festival’s ambition: not only to present short films but also to build bridges between cultures, encourage exchanges, and promote new talents. By offering a platform for international visibility and providing training workshops, the Khoros Film Festival established itself as much more than just a cinematic event—it is a genuine cultural movement redefining the perception of Gambian cinema on the international stage.
The result of a one-month artistic residency, this powerful documentary immerses the viewer in the world of the female farmers of Bakau’s gardens. It highlights their daily struggles against water access challenges, with Serreh as a central figure of resilience and hope.
This residency allowed the three artists to share their perspectives, techniques, and cinematic visions.
These three works illustrate the growing maturity of contemporary Gambian cinema. They demonstrate a desire to tell local stories with a universal dimension, using cinema as a tool for understanding, critique, and social transformation.
A documentary by Martha E. Manga following the dream of a Gambian mother seeking to join a prestigious culinary program. A touching story about aspirations and determination.
“Nanja’Grum”: The First Gambian Horror Film Directed by Babou Ceesay, this film marks a historic moment in Gambian cinema, demonstrating a unique narrative and technical boldness. A short film that expands the creative horizons of Gambian cinema, showcasing narrative and technical audacity.
“Hassim”: A Poignant Social Critique A short film exploring the systemic challenges of education, following the story of a young man driven to delinquency to finance his studies.
Below are photos from the second edition. 👇