The 34th edition of the African, Asian, and Latin American Film Festival – FESCAAAL
returns to its traditional festival dates, taking place from March 21 to 30 in theaters in Milan and streaming across Italy on MYmovies.it.
“The image of this 34th edition,” say artistic directors Annamaria Gallone and Alessandra Speciale, features our zebra immersed in a movement of concentric circles and squares—a symbol that evokes the drive for growth and the future, immediately catching the viewer’s eye.
It is a tribute to the new generations, to the young filmmakers and guests of our program. The zebra becomes an emblem of dynamism, energy, and the ability to transform the present, bringing positive change.
At the same time, the coordinates of the circles and squares express the desire to introduce harmony into a world that appears increasingly chaotic.”
Youth in motion
This edition will be dedicated to the idea of youth in motion, with its innovations and endless possibilities, as reflected in the festival’s selection. Once again, FESCAAAL will bring to Milan some of the finest cinematic productions from African, Asian, and Latin American cinema. The film program will officially kick off on Friday, March 21, with the Opening Ceremony hosted at the prestigious Fondazione Prada.
Ten days of screenings, meetings with filmmakers, and special events on cinema and cultures from the three continents will take place at Cinema Godard at Fondazione Prada, Cineteca Milano Arlecchino, and Auditorium San Fedele. The main sections include::
“Windows on the World” Feature Film Competition – a carefully curated selection of the latest fiction and documentary productions from the three continents.
African Short Film Competition – showcasing the best short films (fiction and documentaries) by filmmakers from across Africa and the diaspora. This section aims to promote emerging directors at the beginning of their careers and highlight new trends and experiments in African cinema.
Extr’A Competition – dedicated to films by Italian directors engaging with other cultures, portraying an Italy that interprets cultural diversity. This section includes works filmed in the three continents or addressing themes related to multicultural Italy.
Flash Section – featuring the festival’s event films: high-profile premieres presenting recent works by renowned directors, critically acclaimed films, or award-winners from major international festivals—the best of contemporary cinema that narrates and interprets current events in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
And Everybody Laughs… – a section dedicated to the most entertaining comedies from the three continents.