Africa on the Seine (1955)
22m
Running Time
January 2, 1955Release Date
Africa on the Seine (1955)
22m
Running Time
January 2, 1955Release Date
Plot.
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)
Where to Watch.

Currently Africa on the Seine is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Editor / Director

Mamadou Sarr
Writer / Director

Marpessa Dawn

Annette M'Baye

Robert Caristan
Director of Photography
Details.
Release DateJanuary 2, 1955
Original NameAfrique sur Seine
StatusReleased
Running Time22m
Filming LocationsParis, France
Genres
Last updated:
Wiki.
Afrique-sur-Seine is a French film produced by Jacques Mélo Kane, Mamadou Sarr and Paulin Soumanou Vieyra in 1955.
One of the first short features produced by Africans, filmed in Paris in 1955, it has been called the beginning of African cinema.
You May Also Like.
Look at the other titles that might be interesting for you

Lola's Secret (1984)
Movie

1 (2013)
Movie

Emperor of the North (1973)
Movie

Brother 2 (2000)
Movie

L'Atalante (1934)
Movie
1

Darling (2010)
Movie

1 (2020)
Movie

Hello (2013)
Movie

Friends Jokes (2006)
Movie

The Venerable W. (2017)
Movie

Joy in Moscow (1992)
Movie

Red (1993)
Movie

George & Mildred (1980)
Movie

Mantovani, the King of Strings (2014)
Movie

Moscow (2000)
Movie

Titanic (1984)
Movie

Life of a Mutt (2021)
Movie

18++ Forever Love (2012)
Movie

People (1969)
Movie