Lumières d'Afrique
Edition 2025 Finished World Music Cinema Short Film

Lumières d'Afrique

08 Nov 2025 — 15 Nov 2025
Besançon — Doubs (25)

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Edition 2025 — Lumières d'Afrique

The 25th anniversary edition of the Lumières d'Afrique festival took place from November 8 to 15, 2025, in Besançon. This edition celebrated 25 years of African cinema in the capital of Franche-Comté with an expanded program of fiction, documentaries, and animated films.

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25th Anniversary Edition — November 2025

For its 25th edition, Lumières d'Afrique celebrated a quarter-century of promoting African cinema in Besançon. The call for films was open from May 1 to June 30, 2025, welcoming fiction, documentaries, and animated films concerning Africa. This anniversary edition offered an enriched program, reflecting the vitality and diversity of African cinematographies.

Highlights

  • 25th anniversary edition
  • Call for films from May 1 to June 30, 2025
  • Fiction, documentaries, and animations in competition
  • Celebration of 25 years of African cinema in Besançon

Prices

From 4.00€ — 20.00€

Screening ticket and festival pass prices available. Reduced prices.

Where does it take place — Lumières d'Afrique

Kursaal et salles de cinéma de Besançon

2 Place Granvelle, 25000 Besançon

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Lumières d'Afrique in brief

World Music Cinema Short Film Documentary Animation Young Audience Family Charity Multidisciplinary International Doubs