NollywoodWeek Film Festival co-founder Serge Noukoué on its 13th edition
Summary
The 13th NollywoodWeek Film Festival is taking place in Paris with the theme "Voyage," showcasing Nigerian cinema and its global reach. The Nigerian film industry is worth over $6 billion and is growing, but faces challenges from expanding worldwide, streaming services, technology, and control over storytelling.Key Facts
- NollywoodWeek Film Festival is held in Paris and is now in its 13th year.
- The festival’s theme for this edition is "Voyage," focusing on Nigerian cinema and stories beyond Nigeria.
- Nigeria’s film industry, known as Nollywood, is valued at over $6 billion.
- Nollywood is experiencing fast growth and increased global attention.
- The industry is at a critical point, balancing global growth with new pressures.
- Streaming platforms and new technology are influencing how Nollywood films are made and viewed.
- There is ongoing discussion about who should control and share the stories told in Nollywood films.
- Serge Noukoué is a co-founder of the NollywoodWeek Film Festival and spoke publicly about these topics.
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