fespaco 2005

the south african film “drum” wins the top award at this year’s confab of all things african film, fespaco. in praising the accomplishment by the film’s crew that covers the victorious struggle against the injustices of apartheid in sa, thabo mbeki said “”This gives momentum to the revival of thought, innovation, art and music that lies at the heart of the African century that is unfolding.” [via allafrica].

separately, the angolan movie, “the hero” won the best picture prize for this year. the film directed by zeze gamboa was also awarded the best foreign dramatic movie earlier this year at the sundance film festival. [via allafrica]