Africa on the Seine

Afrique sur Seine1955

Documentary

Paulin Soumanou Vieyra,Mamadou Sarr
22m
January 2, 1955 · Senegal

Overview

This film is widely regarded as the first film made by an African south of the Sahara. Labelled an “ethnological documentary in reverse,” it shows 1950s Paris from the cinematic perspective of a group of African immigrants. (Mubi)

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 2, 1955
Original language: French
Spoken languages: French
Countries: Senegal
Production: Groupe Africain
Cast: Marpessa Dawn,Paulin Soumanou Vieyra,Annette M'Baye,Mamadou Sarr
Director: Paulin Soumanou Vieyra,Mamadou Sarr
Writer: Mamadou Sarr
Cinematography: Robert Caristan
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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