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The Nigerian and African Diaspora film festival

This year, NollywoodWeek returns with a dynamic and carefully curated program that brings together bold storytelling, industry insight, and vibrant cultural experiences in the heart of Paris.

From May 6–10, 2026, expect a packed schedule featuring a diverse selection of films spanning features, documentaries, and shorts, all showcasing compelling narratives from Nigeria and the diaspora. Each screening is presented with French subtitles, ensuring accessibility to a wide and international audience.

NollywoodWeek continues to position itself as a key cultural and industry platform—bridging audiences, spotlighting talent, and creating space for meaningful exchange around cinema today.

Actor Timini in front of NollywoodWeek in Paris

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Batwing Unmasked: An African Superhero
Batwing Unmasked: An African Superhero

The story behind the rise of Africa’s first DC superhero.

Diya
Diya

One accident. One price to pay. A man spirals through debt and imprisonment in a system with no mercy.

East West Love
East West Love

A getaway to Mombasa after a breakup becomes a journey of healing, friendship, and unexpected love.

Evi Superstar
Evi Superstar

A young artist fights to define herself in an industry where ambition comes at a cost.

Èwò Forbidden
Èwò Forbidden

In a world ruled by silent traditions, every secret carries consequences.

Goat
Goat

A romantic getaway turns into a nightmare as one woman confronts a chilling ancestral debt she must escape.

God’s Wife
God’s Wife

A widow must choose between her faith and her freedom when tradition demands a price she refuses to pay.

Hussaini
Hussaini

A desperate rush home turns into chaos when a misunderstanding puts one man’s life—and everything he loves—at risk.

In Her Shoes
In Her Shoes

Through football, a young autistic girl finds her voice—and forces her family to finally see her.

Memory of Princess Mumbi
Memory of Princess Mumbi

In a future without technology, two filmmakers clash over how stories should survive.

Mothers of Chibok
Mothers of Chibok

Resilience takes root as mothers rebuild life after an unresolved tragedy.

Ogene
Ogene

A Japanese woman in Yokohama recalls her brief yet profound romance with a Nigerian man caught in the chaos of a police operation.

Onobiren
Onobiren

One woman dares to reclaim her life against the weight of expectation.

Reel Love
Reel Love

When a staged romance turns real, the line between image and truth disappears.

The Fisherman
The Fisherman

When a retired fisherman teams up with a talking fish, an unlikely journey through Accra turns into a bold chase for dreams.

When Nigeria Happens
When Nigeria Happens

A crew of misfit dancers chase dreams in a system built against them.

Wire Wire
Wire Wire

After losing everything, a brilliant coder must choose between crime and redemption.

Zero
Zero

Two Americans end up in Dakar, Senegal with bombs strapped to their chests and ten hours to find out why.

Panels & Workshops

Discovery Pass

Perfect for first timers!

Watch 3 films at a discounted rate. (note: this pass does not give access to Opening and Closing films or paid panels).

All Access Pass

Best option for the full experience.

Access all screenings, panels and receive extra perks.

Individual Tickets:

Standard: 10€
Students: 5€
Opening Night: 15€
Closing Night + Afrobeats Party with DJ: 13€

Single tickets per screening available closer to the event online or directly in the theater

Festival highlights

Beyond the screen, the festival offers a strong lineup of high-level panel discussions and conversations designed for both industry professionals and curious audiences. Topics range from the evolving role of AI in film, to music rights and collaboration, to emerging formats such as series and vertical storytelling. New this year are community-focused town hall discussions, creating space for open dialogue on key themes such as film distribution, fashion in film, and the creator economy.

The festival experience extends into daily Q&As with filmmakers, networking opportunities, and afterwork gatherings, fostering meaningful exchange between creators, professionals, and audiences. Attendees can also enjoy a curated selection of West African food and drinks available throughout the event.

A special highlight of this year’s edition is NollyKids, a dedicated program for younger audiences featuring carefully selected animated films that support positive development, alongside engaging activities for children and families.

The festival opens with a vibrant Opening Night celebration and concludes with an Awards Ceremony, Closing Night screening, and an Afrobeats afterparty with a live DJ—bringing the community together in a festive and memorable finale.

Paris, the city of lights

NollywoodWeek Film Festival has called Paris home for over a decade. Held annually in the heart of Paris at the Cinéma l'Arlequin, we are just a few steps away from where the Lumière brothers screened the first film in the world to a paying audience.

Nestled between the Latin Quarter, Montparnasse, the Eiffel Tower and the Luxembourg Gardens, our festival participants enjoy the many attraction Paris has to offer between film screenings, panels and festivities. 

Join us in Paris where the love of art, new ideas and industry voices converge from around the world which is the essence of NollywoodWeek.

What our guests think

Kingsmen Entertainment

Great Festival, professionally organised and a solid showcasing platform/event.

Goga Clay
Director

A fantastic experience overall. I will be submitting more of my films to this festival. Looking forward to attending subsequent editions. Thanks guys!

Ema Edosio
Director

I had a great time at The Nollywoodweek Paris Festival. It was well organized and curated. It was a honor to have my film premiere to a very receptive Francophone audience. I look forward to participating in many more.

Join us from May 6-10th 2026 for another unforgettable edition!

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