Elba, who has starred in Africa-focused films such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and the shot-in-Ghana Beasts of No Nation, has long been vocal about his deep-rooted connection to the continent.
At this year’s summit, which brings together stakeholders in the industry, Elba took on the role of ambassador for the importance of African stories and how best to tell them to the world.
African Cinema’s Future
“African cinema is not young. We’ve been around for a long time,” the 52-year-old pointed out, noting the rich film heritage of French-speaking Africa.
“But our stories have yet to springboard onto that wider landscape.”
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