African Film Festival: Saturday Matinee (animation and shorts for ALL ages)
Saturday, March 28, 2026 3 PM to 4:15 PM
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View map Free EventEnjoy the latest in award-winning African animation and shorts for all ages. Young audiences encouraged!
ROSY DAYS
Kelly Dillon, South Africa, 2025, 5min
In English
This summer, Rosy is bouncing around the Mother City, discovering all that the city has to offer. With her rosy outlook she will give just about ANYTHING a try! She embraces failure … even puts a gold sticker on it, because for Rosy … getting it wrong is almost always the first step to getting it right. Life’s never grey when you have a Rosy Day!
SUPER SCIENTISTS
Ross Lelliott, South Africa, 2024, 16min.
In English
Deeply respected and cherished by the residents, Iman Habibi is a pillar of the community and is always there to listen to their concerns under the great mango tree, where he welcomes their grievances and works tirelessly for everyone’s well-being. Everything changes abruptly when he is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
FARA
Louisette Ratsivahiny, Madagascar, 2025
In French with English subtitles
Fara, a 10-year-old girl, and her 12-year-old brother Koto seek acceptance in a new village. Living with disabilities, the two siblings face prejudice and daily challenges with courage, humor, and solidarity, accompanied by their loyal chicken, Kotkot. As their family goes through a period of great hardship, Fara and Koto draw strength and hope from traditional Malagasy folktales, passed down through ancient stories, legends, and popular knowledge. These tales become tools that help them understand the world, solve problems, and overcome hardships.
MON VELO (MY BIKE)
Francky Tohouegnon, Benin, 2024, 18min
In French with English subtitles
Oumar, a 12-year-old boy, has a burning desire to own a bicycle. His father promises to give him some if he finishes at the top of his class. When the school results are announced, stress overwhelms him and engulfs him in a distressing dream in which his brand-new bike is stolen. Determined, he joins forces with his best friend, Comlan. Together, they set themselves a clear goal: to find the bike at all costs before his father discovers his disappearance.
MISS
Amira Géhanne Khalfallah, Algeria, 2019, 13min
In Arabic with English subtitles
A little girl and only child in a village wThere is a wrecked car in the Algerian desert. The girl gets in and drives. Apart from sand, there is nothing to see for miles. Searching for a change of scenery, she visits the elderly in her village and the nearby oasis. However, whether shepherd, merchant or blacksmith, nobody can see what she sees.
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