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The World Wide Web is experiencing a feeding frenzy with thousands of new outlets popping up, hoping to secure the attention of restless subscribers. M-Net<\/strong>, South Africa\u2019s Electronic Media Network is on the brink of an industrial revolution, thanks to their gratifying efforts geared towards celebrating the majestic but often ignored world of African cinema.<\/p>\n

Senegalese filmmaker, Ousmane Sembene<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The African Film Library<\/strong> is M-Net\u2019s newest and much-heralded offspring and from all indications it promises to meet and exceed all expectations.<\/p>\n

AFL\u2019s mission is to highlight the trailblazers that helped define the contours of the African film industry and provide a platform for the present day mavericks ready to carry on the legacy. Movie enthusiasts in the U.S. and Canada will now be able to watch award-winning African films that up till now were not readily accessible for viewing.<\/p>\n

The historical significance of this undertaking is etched in the symbolism of a tradition that dates back to 1924, the year Tunisia welcomed Chemama Chikly\u2019s The Girl of Carthage<\/strong>. That film is just one of the many works of art that have remained vaulted until now.<\/p>\n

M-Net<\/strong> worked tirelessly for 3 years to iron out the legal logistics and visually enhance a catalogue of 700 works in various languages including English, French, Arabic and Portuguese, Swahili.<\/p>\n

The idea is to preserve the artistic integrity of African filmmakers like Ousmane Sembene <\/strong>and Djibril Mambety<\/strong> from Senegal, Yousef Chahine<\/strong> from Egypt and Haile Gerima<\/strong> from Ethiopia in order to ensure that the future generation has the ability to access and enjoy the fruits of their labor.<\/p>\n

According to Mike Dearham, curator of the African Film Library<\/strong> and head of sales and library acquisitions at M-Net<\/strong>, this new medium will serve as an online rental system that aims to introduce and share the works of the continent\u2019s impressive roster of creative geniuses in cinema.<\/p>\n

Each movie rental costs about $5, and you can begin the process by registering and buying credits at www.africanfilmlibrary.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To get a taste of what to expect and the caliber of talent that can be accessed, check out the links below:<\/p>\n

\u00a0Borom Sarret by Ousmane Semb\u00e8ne<\/strong><\/p>\n

1963: Tours Film Festival (France) \u2013 Prize for the Best Film<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.africanfilmlibrary.com\/Movies\/Video\/9228\/148\/Borom-Sarret<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Lumumba by Raoul Peck<\/strong><\/p>\n

2000: Acapulco Black Film Festival \u2013 Best Feature Film<\/p>\n

2001: Milan African Film Festival \u2013 2nd place \u2013 Best Feature Film<\/p>\n

2001: FESPACO \u2013 Paul Robeson Prize \u2013 Best Feature Film<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.africanfilmlibrary.com\/Movies\/Video\/9309\/146\/Lumumba<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Au Nom du Christ by Roger Gnoam M’ Bala<\/strong><\/p>\n

FESPACO: 1993 – Winner of the Grand Prize for Best Film<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.africanfilmlibrary.com\/Movies\/Video\/9219\/104\/Au-Nom-Du-Christ<\/a><\/p>\n

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