Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has unveiled the official poster of his new movie, Recall, which is set to premiere at the African Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7, 2024.
Ahead of the 13th edition of one of Africa’s biggest film festivals, scheduled from November 3 to November 9, 2024, Afolayan took to his Instagram page to announce that his latest feature has been selected to screen at the event.
“So excited to unveil the official poster for RECALL, Kunle Afolayan’s latest psychological thriller, set to premiere at AFRIFF on November 7th! The cast of Recall features an exceptional lineup of talent, led by the stunning and incredibly gifted @sharonooja. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos, Recall follows the emotional journey of Goke and Anita as their seemingly perfect love story takes an unexpected and mysterious turn. Stay tuned for the trailer and full cast reveal!” the post stated.
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) aims to bring together original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices in cinema and fresh filmmaking perspectives. The annual program includes dramatic films, documentaries, features, and shorts, showcasing new creators and emerging trends in storytelling and cinematic expression from talents in Africa and the diaspora.
Since its inception in 2010, hundreds of films launched at the festival have gained critical acclaim and reached new audiences worldwide, including titles like Breath of Life and Funmilayo Ransome Kuti. This year’s edition of AFRIFF is themed “Africans for Africa; Building Global Bridges,” aimed at fostering valuable exchanges of ideas, production connections, and business relationships that deliver value, build capacity, and create wealth.