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The director passed away in Bamako at the age of 84. He was an incomparable force in Africa’s cinema history.
A pioneer of cinema, his films established a truly African cinema for Africans.
Né il y a 100 ans cette année, le cinéaste le plus légendaire d'Afrique - et un romancier prolifique - reste d'actualité grâce à ses œuvres politiques magnifiquement conçues.
Born 100 years ago this year, Africa’s most legendary filmmaker - and a prolific novelist -remains relevant through his beautifully crafted political works.
Low-budget, grassroots video-film efforts are beginning to blossom and will shape the film industry in the long run.
Fespaco, Africa’s premier film festival, celebrated its 50th anniversary in Burkina Faso. For African cinema to survive, it must adapt to today’s audiences and forms of distraction.
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