Kiki Gyan Documentary Selected for 2026 Locarno Open Doors Programme
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Summary
The Locarno Open Doors programme has selected six projects from ten African countries for its 2026 edition, including a documentary feature about legendary Ghanaian musician Kiki Gyan. The programme is in the second year of a four-year cycle dedicated to Africa. Additionally, producers from six countries have been selected to participate, including Mamounata Nikiema (Pilumpiku Production) and Natasha Craveiro (Cabo Verde, Korikaxoru).
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· 3 pulledA documentary feature about the legendary Ghanaian musician Kiki Gyan is among the projects that will participate in this year's Locarno Open Doors programme.
Six projects from ten different African countries have been picked to participate in the programme.
Locarno Open Doors is in the second year of a four-year cycle dedicated to Africa.
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