20th
April 29, may 1-3
2026
PRESENTS the
Initiative AFRICA
addis international film Festival
free ENtrance
Stories can break the dignity of a people . but stories can also repair that broken dignity.
– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Opening night
screenings
Performance
The knowledge
RICO's Groove: GIOvanni Rico Bonsignori
AN OPEN FIELD
schedule
ADDIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
April 2026 / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The largest human rights and independent documentary cinema festival in Africa, AIFF also accepts narrative docudramas like my film America’s Family. Given the four international arts institutions splitting screenings and the 180 Addis-based international embassies and United Nations
organizations that send reps to attend, the fest has marked a global vibe.
The films were tremendously
inspiring and a refreshing reminder
of why we engage in social-justice
work, and participating on panels
was eye-opening especially
brainstorming with young local
filmmakers on how to get
their hands on limited resources. The
festival did a solid job of connecting us
to media outlets, including the Capital
newspaper, its media sponsor. And
we enjoyed extraordinary Ethiopian
and Italian food (the latter a leftover
of Italy’s failed attempt to colonize
Ethiopia). Also, you’re not going to find
a better cup of coffee anywhere.
Anike Tourse
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