VOICED: Africa's cinemas go dark

The video discusses the decline of African cinema, focusing on Liberty Theater, one of the few remaining theaters in the capital. It highlights the impact of privatization and the rise of DVDs, which have led to the closure of many cinemas. The video also covers initiatives by young directors to revive African cinema and the challenges they face in attracting local audiences.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the Liberty theater today?

• Competition from online streaming

• Lack of modern equipment

• Low ticket sales

• High maintenance costs

What happened to many theaters in the 1980s due to privatization?

• They expanded to other countries

• They received more state funding

• They were upgraded with new technology

• They were converted into real estate projects

How did the arrival of DVDs affect local theaters?

• It increased their popularity

• It led to a decline in local theater attendance

• It improved the quality of films shown

• It had no significant impact

What initiative have young directors started to address the challenges in African cinema?

• Building new theaters

• Organizing free film showings

• Creating a new film festival

• Partnering with international studios

What is the public's current preference regarding films?

• They prefer live theater performances

• They prefer local African films

• They prefer pirated copies of foreign films

• They prefer documentaries