Africa on the Seine

Africa on the Seine 1955 Directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra , Mamadou Sarr Afrique sur Seine

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)

Countries France , Senegal

Production Country Senegal

Language French

Spoken Languages French , Wolof

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 2 January 1955

22 mins