Ecrans Noirs 2026: Cameroonian Documentary Cinema Sacrificed for International Focus? - Lebledparle

The official selection for Ecrans Noirs 2026 includes only one Cameroonian documentary in competition, prompting criticism from Stéphane Njiki Kamsu. Several Cameroonian documentaries have been screened or awarded at other festivals this year, yet their limited presence at the Yaoundé festival raises concerns. The 30th edition, scheduled from November 21 to 28, 2026, selected five documentaries out of 423 submissions, with only one from Cameroon, fueling debate over the country's documentary cinema representation.