There are movies made in Africa and there are award-winning movies made in Africa. On this week of the top 10 movies to watch on Netflix, we are going to look at award-winning made in Africa movies.
Atlantics
Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt until a miracle reunites them. Starring: Mama Sane, Amadou Mbow, and Ibrahim Traore. Atlantics is available to watch on Netflix.
The Boy of Harnessed The Wind
Inspired by a science book, 13-year old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to his Malawian village from Famine. The film is based on a true story. It stars Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Aissa Maiga.
Tsotsi
After shooting a woman and driving off in her car, a ruthless thug is surprised to discover a crying infant in the back seat. It is a dark and emotional movie staring Presley Chweneyagae, Terry Pheto, and Kenneth Nkosi.
Blood Diamond
A gunrunner and a fisherman are trapped in the violent African diamond trade. The sparkle is only on the surface. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Housou and Jennifer Connelly.
Beasts of No Nation
When civil war tears his family apart, a young West African boy is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters and transform into a child soldier. It stars Idris Elba, Abraham Attah, and Kurt Egylawan. This movie is violent and forceful.
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After inheriting his estranged father’s countryside home, a man hires a mysterious farmhand with a demonic secret that draws his family closer to death. This movie is chilling, ominous and scary. It stars Tshamano Sebe, Inge Beckmann, and Keita Luna.
The Red Sea Driving Resort
Undercover agents open up a fake hotel to real tourists as a cover to help smuggle thousands of Ethiopian refugees to safety. The movie stars Chris Evans, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Haley Bennet. The movie which is on Netflix is inspired by true events.
Slow Country
Desperate to leave a life of prostitution, a teenage mother attempts to outsmart her ruthless boss who is determined to keep his prized asset. It stars Ivie Okujaye, Sambasa Nzeribe, and Tope Tedela.
October 1
Against the backdrop of Nigeria’s looming independence from Britain, detective Danladi Waziri races to capture a killer terrorizing locla women. Starring Sadiq Daba, David Bailie, Kayode Olaiya.
Tatu
Doubting her future as a nun, a woman attempts to have a child, triggering a mystic tribal prophecy that could force her to make a godly sacrifice. Starring Segun Arinze, Sambasa Nzeribe, and Rahama Sadau. This movie is ominous and suspenseful.
