African film library

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ African film library aids the distribution of films by African film directors. The works, covering over 30 years, include fiction and documentaries devoted to French-speaking Africa and its developmental problems. Films are distributed in France (in informative, educational and sociocultural organisations, establishments and institutions), abroad (in the French cultural centres of countries covered by the ex-Ministry for Cooperation), and film festivals, on condition that permission is granted by the interested parties. The African film library possesses 1200 Feature Films and documentaries as well concerning Africa. 500 are avalaible for a non commercial distribution.

Film loan procedure

The African film library possesses 1200 Feature Films and documentaries as well concerning Africa. 500 are avalaible for a non commercial distribution.

 In French cultural centres in countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean.


 In France, from not-for-profit organisations.


 In French Institutes in other foreign countries and at film festivals, subject to authorisation. Other films are subject to specific terms and conditions.

Registration

Only organisations registered with the Film Library can borrow films. For further information, please contact the person in charge of the Africa Film Library:

Contact

Madame Jeanick Le Naour
adpf-Cinémathèque Afrique
6, rue Ferrus - 75683 Paris cedex 14
tel: 01 43 13 11 15
fax: 01 43 13 11 16
cinematheque@adpf.asso.fr