Outright classics like Algeria's The Battle of Algiers and hidden gems like Egypt's The Square are among the all-time best African movies.

Cinema's greatest films combine artistry with lasting popular influence. Here are 60 movies that perfectly balance both sides of that equation.

Story Highlights Nollywood producers estimate that 50 percent of profits are lost to piracy Pirates put five to 20 films on a DVD and sell them for $4; a legitimate movie costs $7 Nollywood ...

Nollywood is home to many legendary ... Brown remains one of the queens of the tube. Back in time, one of the names that rang a bell in the Nigerian movie industry was Regina Askia.