5.4Africa on the Seine · 1955
Africa on the Seine (1955) is a Documentary film directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, starring Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Mamadou Sarr, Marpessa Dawn.
Documentary
5.4Overview
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)
Cast
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Mamadou Sarr, Marpessa Dawn, Annette M'Baye
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What is "Africa on the Seine" about?
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)
When was "Africa on the Seine" released?
Africa on the Seine was released in 1955.
Who stars in "Africa on the Seine"?
The cast includes Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Mamadou Sarr, Marpessa Dawn, Annette M'Baye.
