Karine Barclais on Building Afronova Pavilion at Cannes
Karine Barclais, founder of the Pavillon Afronova, discusses the pavilion's role as a key meeting point for African cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. Over seven years, it has become an essential hub within the international village, located steps from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette. The pavilion aims to promote African and diaspora cinemas and support economic growth in African markets. Barclais was interviewed by Léa Boutin-Rivière on May 12, 2026.
Key facts
- Karine Barclais is the founder of the Pavillon Afronova.
- The pavilion is located at the Cannes Film Festival's international village.
- It has become a key meeting point for African cinema over seven years.
- The pavilion is situated near the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette.
- Its goal is to promote African and diaspora cinemas.
- It also aims to support economic growth in African markets.
- Barclais was interviewed by Léa Boutin-Rivière.
- The interview took place on May 12, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Karine Barclais
Institutions
- Pavillon Afronova
- Festival de Cannes
- Palais des Festivals
- RFI
Locations
- Cannes
- France
- Croisette