AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCannes Spotlight: African-made films are missing from this year’s Palme d’Or contenders, even as the continent’s output keeps growing—yet organizers point to African titles still showing up in other Cannes sections, including Congo Boy (Central African Republic) and Rwanda’s Ben’Imana in Un Certain Regard. Congo Arts & Culture: A new “Nomadic Film Space” debuted at Cannes Marché du Film, aiming to connect African creative producers with institutional capital from development to distribution. Global Protest Culture: Anti-racist and Palestine solidarity marches in London drew huge crowds, while Vienna hosted “Song Protest – No Stage for Genocide” to challenge Israel’s Eurovision participation. Arts, Tech & Backlash: Demi Moore sparked online backlash at Cannes after saying Hollywood should “work with” AI instead of fighting it. Health Watch: Reports note a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Iruti province, adding pressure to an already tense news cycle.
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