Important Dates

The “Cinema Africa” film festival organized by the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth returns with its 16th edition in January 2025. From January 26 to 29, the festival will once again present a selection of exceptional African films at Cineplex Bayreuth, showcasing the continent's cultural diversity and creative energy. After the monthly individual screenings at the end of last year, the festival will conclude with a film series lasting several days, characterized by exciting films and interesting discussions with the renowned filmmakers.

28 January 2025, 8 pm

The Wall Street Boy

90 min | Drama | Kanada/Kenia, 2024
The film follows a young math genius from rural Kenya who uses natural patterns to create a successful stock market algorithm. His success draws global fi nanciers and local authorities, forcing him and his
girlfriend Chepchirchir to flee. Exploring innovation, tradition, and modernity, the fi lm sparks discussions on fi nancial literacy, global ethics, and Africa’s socio-economic dynamics..

Regisseur / Director: Charles Uwagbai
Sprache / Language: Englisch / English

Watch the trailer here.