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CAN 2012 24/01/2012

CAN 2012: beyond the event

Eagerly awaited throughout the continent, the official kick-off for the African Cup of Nations (ACN) took place on Saturday, with Equatorial Guinea playing Libya in the opening match.
This 28th edition is being hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea from 21 January to 12 February 2012.

On this occasion CFI is offering its partners a selection of four documentaries and a series.
The 52’ documentaries highlight several football teams in Cameroon, Mali, Gabon and Senegal and relate the story behind the African footballers as well as the impact of the sport on daily life in Africa. These documentaries also attempt to explain the ongoing keen interest generated by football and gives us the low-down on these exciting players.

  • FOOTBALL: DOUALA, YAOUNDÉ, A PASSION FOR THE BALL

An account of football in Cameroon, with a special focus on the national team, known as the Untameable Lions, acting as catalysts for national unity.

  • FOOTBALL: LIBREVILLE VS. PORT-GENTIL, THE GABONESE ‘‘CLASSICO’’

The film reveals the important social role of football in two cities, Libreville and Port Gentil, as the country geared up for the ACN. A documentary examining nearly 50 years of the beautiful game and its relationship with Gabon. 

  • FOOTBALL: BAMAKO, FOOTBALL AND HISTORY

This documentary depicts the national team, known as the Mali eagles, via supporters hoping for victory at continental level which has eluded their team up to now. Given the importance of Bamako in Malian football, the documentary provides an interesting insight into Stade Malien, AS Real de Bamako and AC Djoliba and the supporters they each attract.

  • FOOTBALL: WITH THE TERANGA LIONS

This 52’ documentary retraces 60 years of football history in Senegal, with a close look at future perspectives.

CFI is also offering a series of 31 1’30 episodes entitled FOOTBALL MADE IN AFRICA (Repeat). It draws the authentic portrait of a continent with a keen interest in football. Each episode recounts from an original viewpoint daily life in which football is omnipresent.
Read more on the website.