Festival · Cotonou
8th edition
2025 Edition - Ciné 229 Awards
Organized by the Terre d'Ébène Association and spearheaded by its president, Kismath Baguiri—with the support of major partners such as Canal+ Bénin—the 8th edition of the Ciné 229 Awards is taking place in Cotonou from December 1 to 6, 2025, to celebrate and provide structure to Benin's emerging fi
About this edition
Combining training with celebration, the festival offered a rich program that included a screenwriting workshop led by Sonia Zain, professional masterclasses on production, financing, and literary adaptation for the screen, as well as screenings of notable works. The event concluded with a grand awards ceremony honoring achievements across 19 categories—spanning fiction, documentary, and animation—and presenting prestigious accolades such as the Djimon Hounsou Grand Prize, the Audience Choice Award, and the Canal+ Special Prize for Best Female Director, thereby recognizing the talent of a new generation of filmmakers.
