Paulin Soumanou Vieyra Photo

Paulin Soumanou Vieyra

Directing

0.1 Popularity Jan 31, 1925 (62 years old) Porto-Novo, Benin

Benin-born, Senegal-raised filmmaker, theorist, and historian Paulin Soumanou Vieyra was a key figure, as both practitioner and thinker, in the creation and articulation of what a post-colonial African cinema would and could be. Along with producing essential texts like “Film and the Problem of La...

Biography

Benin-born, Senegal-raised filmmaker, theorist, and historian Paulin Soumanou Vieyra was a key figure, as both practitioner and thinker, in the creation and articulation of what a post-colonial African cinema would and could be. Along with producing essential texts like “Film and the Problem of Languages in Africa“ and “Remarks on African Cinema,” founding the important Fédération Panafricaine des Cinéastes, and mentoring the likes of Ousmane Sembène, Djibril Diop Mambéty, and Ababacar Samb-Makharam, Vieyra turned out a vital body of film work, documenting the birth of a new continental consciousness.

Filmography 23

1982
Iba N'Diaye Movie

as Himself - Interviewer (uncredited)

1982
Iba N'Diaye Movie

Director

1981
Under House Arrest Movie

Director

1981
Under House Arrest Movie

Screenplay

1981
1975
Xala Movie

Producer

1973
Emitaï Movie

Production Director

1970
Tauw Movie

Production Manager

1966
Môl Movie

Director

1965
Sindiely Movie

Director

1965
N'Diongane Movie

Director

1964
Lamb Movie

Director

1961
A Nation is Born Movie

Director

1955
1955
Africa on the Seine Movie

Director

1954

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Paulin Soumanou Vieyra Photo
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra Photo

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday January 31, 1925 (62 years old)
Died November 04, 1987
Place of Birth Porto-Novo, Benin
Also Known As Paulin Vieyra
Years Active 1947 - 1982
Popularity 0.1
Career Stats
23 Total Credits
5 Movie Roles
2 Photos