African films get snubbed ahead of the 2024 academy awards

The Oscar nominations for 2024 are out, but once again, African films are being snubbed.

Only a few African films, including ‘The Mother of All Lies’ from Morocco and ‘Four Daughters’ from Tunisia, made the shortlist but failed to secure a final nomination in the best international feature category.

They however scored a nomination in the best documentary category.

On a positive note, ‘Io, Capitano,’ an Italian film featuring Senegalese Actor, Seydou Sarr, received a nod in the international feature film category.

Africa, however, left its mark in a different category with ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President,’ a documentary on the Ugandan pop star turned politician, scoring a nomination in the Best Documentary category.

‘Four Daughters’, a co-production between France, Tunisia, Germany and Saudi Arabia, also scored a nomination in the same category.

The 96th Academy Awards will take place at a ceremony in Los Angeles, on March 10.

Paul

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