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27 – 29 Mar

Africa Film Fest Australia

  • Film
  • Entertainment

Africa Film Fest Australia expands to Melbourne for the first time in 2026, showcasing some of the most acclaimed films from across the African continent and its diaspora. Led by the Melbourne premiere of the award-winning Ghanaian feature The Fisherman, this year’s festival brings together a powerful, joyful, and thought-provoking program of contemporary African cinema.

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Date Times
Fri 27 Mar
  • 6.50pm - 8.50pm 6:50pm - 8:50pm
Sat 28 Mar
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 4.30pm - 6.30pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun 29 Mar
  • 2pm - 4pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

Cinema Nova
380 Lygon St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $19.50 to $25.50

Adult / general $25.50
Student / concession $19.50
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9347 5331
  • email address: admin@cinemanova.com.au
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