Burundi Film Festival

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Arts & CultureBujumbura
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFESTICAB, founded in 2009 by director Leonce
Language["fr"]Currency: BIF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Burundi Film Festival in Bujumbura

Bujumbura is home to two notable film festivals: FESTICAB, the International Festival of Cinema and Audiovisual of Burundi, established in 2009, and the newer IMPAKT Film Festival. Together they showcase Burundian, East African and international cinema across venues including the Jardin Public, Institut Francais de Bujumbura and Royal Palm Hotel on Lake Tanganyika.

Each year, Bujumbura's film calendar centers on two distinct but complementary festivals that together define the city's cinema culture.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FESTICAB, founded in 2009 by director Leonce Ngabo, runs competitions spanning Burundian, East African and international film, giving local filmmakers a stage alongside a wider regional and global cinema conversation

02

The mystery stays covered

Its venues add distinct character to the experience, from the open-air Jardin Public and Centre Jeune Kamenye to the Institut Francais de Bujumbura and the Royal Palm Hotel on the shores of Lake Tanganyika

03

The city starts moving

Alongside it, the newer IMPAKT Film Festival, whose second edition ran September 23-27, 2024, takes a more pointed approach, using cinema specifically to spotlight human rights issues across Burundi and East Africa, giving Bujumbura's film calendar both a broad showcase and an issue-driven complement

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Competitive film screenings spanning Burundian

Water and renewal

Living ritual

East African and international entries at FESTICAB

The sacred route

Living ritual

founded 2009 by director Leonce Ngabo

The local code

Living ritual

and human-rights-themed cinema programming at the newer IMPAKT Film Festival

Tradition 5

Living ritual

both staged across Bujumbura's mix of public

Tradition 6

Living ritual

cultural-institute and lakeside hotel venues

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Base the route around Bujumbura; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

What to wear

Casual attire is appropriate for outdoor venues like the Jardin Public; slightly smarter dress may suit screenings or events at the Institut Francais de Bujumbura or Royal Palm Hotel.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near Bujumbura or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["fr"] · BIF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map3.38 S, 29.36 EOpen in Google Maps

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

Nearest airportBJM — Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye
TransportBase the route around Bujumbura; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.
Stay areaStay near Bujumbura or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Burundi Film Festival?

Burundi Film Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Burundi Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Bujumbura, Burundi. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLburundifilmcenter.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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