Bye Bye Africa

A poignant and thought-provoking drama that follows a Chadian film director as he returns to his homeland upon his mother's death, only to be met with a degraded state of cinema and a disillusioned public. As he struggles to make sense of the destruction of African cinema, he finds himself at a crossroads, questioning whether it is even possible to create art in a country where funding is scarce and skepticism reigns. With a cast that delivers nuanced performances, "Bye Bye Africa" is a moving tribute to a mother and a profession, presented with a thoughtful pace that invites viewers to reflect on the power of cinema as a means of preserving memories.