By Kwon Mee-yoo

The Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF) celebrates Africa Day with its annual Africa Week program, aiming to introduce African culture to Koreans and raise awareness about the vast continent of possibilities and opportunities.

Africa Day falls on May 25, commemorating the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now known as the African Union (AU), on May 25, 1963.

The Africa Week 2021 events run two weeks from May 24 to June 6. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's events will utilize online platforms to reach a greater audience.

The highlight will be the Africa Film Festival. A total of 10 films, recommended by the African Group of Ambassadors in Korea, will be screened on Naver TV.

"Sleeping Before Night" was suggested by the Embassy of Zambia to Korea. Directed by Deexon Nthele, the thriller reflects issues such as poverty and child abduction.

"Supa Modo" is a Kenyan film about nine-year-old girl Jo, who wants to become a super hero. The film is directed by Likarion Wainaina and received a Special Mention from the Children's Jury of the Generation Kplus section.

"O Grande Kilapy," directed by Zeze Gamboa, is an Angolan film based on the true story of Joao Fraga, who diverted the national bank's funds to liberation activists in the 1960s when Angola was still under Portuguese colonial rule.

The South African film "Uncovered" is a thriller revolving around a female journalist who investigates a mine scandal. It was inspired by the true story of the people of Richards Bay who fought a legal battle against the Somkhele Coal Mine over their health.

"The Blue Elephant" is an Egyptian mystery film about psychiatrist Yehia Rashed, played by Karim Abdel Aziz, who tries to unravel a crime by his former colleague who is accused of killing his wife. The novel that the film is based on won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2014.

"Pegasus" is a Moroccan film revolving around the emotionally exhausted psychiatrist, Zineb, and the traumatized and pregnant young woman, Rihana, who claims that she is being chased by "The Lord of the Horses."

Nigerian director Mildred Okwo's "La Femme Anjola" is a "Nollywood" style noir film, combining traditional elements of noir films with African sentiments.

"Noura's Dream" is a Tunisian divorce drama, where adultery is a crime and adulterers can go to jail for five years. Director Hinde Boujemaa explores the theme of women's right to freedom and choice.

"Night of the Kings" depicts a new prisoner at a prison in Cote d'Ivoire, who has to tell a story to survive. It was shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards 2021.

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul presents "Aloe Vera," a Romeo-and-Juliet style love story of Aloewin and Veraline, who are from rival groups in a village but nevertheless fall in love with each other.

With the advantage of the online platform, all films will be available for free, unlimited viewing during the period.