Why is he considered the father of African cinema? -
Salut Ă tou.te.s,
Pour cĂ©lĂ©brer le mois de l'histoire noire, en parlant français et en regardant de bons films, prenons un moment pour se plonger dans l'incroyable Ćuvre d'Ousmane SembĂšne. SembĂšne, considĂ©rĂ© comme le pĂšre du cinĂ©ma africain, Ă©tait un Ă©crivain et cinĂ©aste politiquement et socialement engagĂ©. Il a rĂ©alisĂ© des romans et des films puissants Ă partir des annĂ©es 1950 jusqu'Ă sa mort en 2007. Son hĂ©ritage perdurera encore longtemps.
To celebrate Black History Month, by speaking French and watching good films, let's take a moment to delve into the incredible work of Ousmane SembĂšne. SembĂšne, considered the father of African cinema, was a politically and socially engaged writer and filmmaker. He produced powerful novels and films from the 1950s until his death in 2007. His legacy will live on for a long time.
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Preparation:
Watch this short video about Ousmane SembĂšne: https://youtu.be/dHoGiwGiVxc (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar).
Suggested full movie to watch: La Noire de⊠(Black Girl) - 1966 (also available with a subscription on The Criterion Channel)
Prepare at least one question
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Tuesday February 6, 2024
Sunday February 11, 2024
Bonne semaine et Ă bientĂŽt,
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