Telling a (hi)story

Oral history has always been of fundamental importance in many African countries. For indigenous societies in particular, it serves as the primary method of passing on history, culture, religious rituals, traditions and knowledge, given the scarcity of written sources and the diversity of languages on the continent. Storytellers therefore often play an important role in African filmmaking, whether in the classic role of the griot or as significant narrative figures who, often accompanied by traditional instruments, hold the threads of the story together. Immerse yourself in these wonderful stories that we present to you here!