United Rebublic of Tanzania - Event

The Zanzibar International Film Festival - East Africa's largest event - draws together countries of the dhow for a celebration of film and music set in the magnificent waterfront of Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar.

Danny Glover's film, Toussant, opens the festival, while 24 African film directors are set to attend, including four female directors debuting their own feature films. Reggae Sunplash is a musical theme at this year's event, with international acts collaborating on a Bob Marley tribute.