Football is not just a simple game, especially in Africa. The movie BLACK STARS shows the numerous dimensions of the African Cup of Nations; the largest and most prestigious football-tournament on African soil. The African Cup creates an opportunity to show a positive side of the often negatively portrayed continent. Black Stars demonstrates that Africa is not only about wars, famine and deceases. Moreover, Africa is about culturally richness, talent and pride.
Black Stars tells the story of the importance of football for escaping the daily struggle. But also football as a culturally unifying vehicle. Because in football, people forget about their differences.
By focusing on the African Cup of Nations, Black Stars approaches Africa from a different perspective, a positive perspective.