Discover Screen in Transit’s free screenings of Lizard, Harmattan and La Chapelle in Lagos, Benin City and Abuja on October 26, 2026, at 5 p.m.
For Nigerian film lovers looking beyond commercial cinemas and streaming algorithms, Screen in Transit offers a different route to discovery. The film club’s October 2026 programme brings free African cinema screenings to Lagos, Benin City and Abuja, creating an accessible three-city Community around contemporary shorts and a Congolese classic.
According to Goethe-Institut Nigeria, the October screening is scheduled for October 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with free entry. The announced selection comprises Lizard by Akinola Davies Jr., Harmattan by Muyiwa Awosika and La Chapelle by Jean-Michel Tchissoukou.
Three films offer different paths into African cinema
Lizard is an 18-minute, Nigerian-set short starring Pamilerin Ayodeji, Osayi Uzamere, Rita Edward and Charles Etubiebi. Its international profile makes it a strong entry point for viewers interested in how Nigerian stories travel through the festival circuit: the film was selected for Sundance in 2021 and nominated for the 2021 BAFTA for Best British Short Film.
The programme also includes Harmattan, a 2023 Nigerian short starring Riyo David, Ani Iyoho and Chibuikem Chris. Alongside it is La Chapelle, which Film at Lincoln Center catalogues as an 84-minute Congolese film from 1980. The feature examines tensions between traditional religions and the Catholic Church.
Together, the films connect current Nigerian filmmaking, an internationally recognised short and African screen heritage. That range gives audiences several ways to enter a wider conversation about the continent’s cinema rather than encountering each title in isolation.
Why the three-city model matters
Screen in Transit describes itself as a Nigerian film club that organises free monthly screenings across three cities. It also provides opportunities for filmmakers to present their work and engage directly with audiences.
For Nollywood viewers accustomed to finding films through YouTube recommendations or major streaming platforms, a recurring film-club programme adds a more social discovery experience. Free admission removes an important cost barrier, while programming beyond Lagos expands access to audiences in Benin City and Abuja.
The October selection shows how curated screenings can connect emerging work, established filmmakers and older African films within one programme. Prospective attendees should confirm city-specific venue and registration information directly with Screen in Transit, as the Goethe-Institut listing names all three participating cities but provides a Lagos contact address.
For actors, directors, producers and curious viewers, initiatives like this can make African cinema discovery feel less dependent on what an algorithm happens to recommend—and more rooted in shared viewing and conversation.
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Sources
Source links used to research and verify this article:
Goethe-Institut NigeriaScreen in Transit
British Council Films and Festivals
Short Film Wire
Film at Lincoln Center
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