Kouyaté's "Katanga" Wins Top Fespaco Prize
Burkinabe filmmaker Dani Kouyaté won the Étalon d'or de Yennega award at the 2025 Fespaco film festival for his film "Katanga, la danse des scorpions," a black and white adaptation of Macbeth, costing one million euros, marking Burkina Faso's third win since 1997.
Kouyaté's "Katanga" Wins Top Fespaco Prize
Burkinabe filmmaker Dani Kouyaté won the Étalon d'or de Yennega award at the 2025 Fespaco film festival for his film "Katanga, la danse des scorpions," a black and white adaptation of Macbeth, costing one million euros, marking Burkina Faso's third win since 1997.
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Death of Souleymane Cissé: A Giant of African Cinema Passes Away
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, known as the "father of African cinema," died at 84; his 1987 Cannes Jury Prize-winning film "Yeelen" is considered a landmark achievement in African cinema, showcasing Bambara legends and challenging colonial narratives.
Death of Souleymane Cissé: A Giant of African Cinema Passes Away
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, known as the "father of African cinema," died at 84; his 1987 Cannes Jury Prize-winning film "Yeelen" is considered a landmark achievement in African cinema, showcasing Bambara legends and challenging colonial narratives.
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Death of Malian Film Pioneer Souleymane Cissé
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, a key figure in African cinema, died on February 19th in Bamako at age 84; his death prompted widespread mourning and reflections on the challenges facing Malian cinema.
Death of Malian Film Pioneer Souleymane Cissé
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, a key figure in African cinema, died on February 19th in Bamako at age 84; his death prompted widespread mourning and reflections on the challenges facing Malian cinema.
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Death of Pioneering Malian Filmmaker Souleymane Cissé
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, known as the "father of African cinema," died at 84; he was the first Sub-Saharan African to win the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize in 1987 for his film "Yeelen," which is considered by many to be the best African film ever made.
Death of Pioneering Malian Filmmaker Souleymane Cissé
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, known as the "father of African cinema," died at 84; he was the first Sub-Saharan African to win the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize in 1987 for his film "Yeelen," which is considered by many to be the best African film ever made.
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Malian Film Director Souleymane Cissé Dies at 84
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, who died at 84 on Wednesday, was imprisoned in 1974 for his debut film "Den Muso" but went on to international acclaim with "Yeelen" in 1987, consistently using cinema for political and cultural commentary, and receiving the prestigious Carrosse d'Or award in C...
Malian Film Director Souleymane Cissé Dies at 84
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, who died at 84 on Wednesday, was imprisoned in 1974 for his debut film "Den Muso" but went on to international acclaim with "Yeelen" in 1987, consistently using cinema for political and cultural commentary, and receiving the prestigious Carrosse d'Or award in C...
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