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Africa on the Seine

Jan 2, 1955 · 22m
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Documentary

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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)

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CAST

Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Mamadou Sarr
Marpessa Dawn
Annette M'Baye
Directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
Groupe Africain
Country
FR, SN
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