De Bankolé presents pan-African film school in Abidjan
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Beninwebtv
Isaach De Bankolé and director Philippe Lacôte will present the Premier Continent project in Abidjan, combining a pan-African theatre and film school with an international festival. The first edition is scheduled for late November or early December 2027, and the project includes training and African co-productions, according to the programme reported by the Ivorian Press Agency.
Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé and Ivorian director Philippe Lacôte will present the “Premier Continent” project in Abidjan from 25 to 27 October 2026. It combines a pan-African theatre and film school with an international festival, Beninwebtv reports.
The school is to be based in the Riviera Golf district of Abidjan. It will offer training in theatre and film acting, as well as additional courses and masterclasses. The festival’s first edition is scheduled for late November or early December 2027, according to Beninwebtv.
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