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Africa on the Seine

1955 · 22 min Documentary
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

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)

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Original Title Afrique sur Seine
Year 1955
Country Senegal
Genre Documentary
Director Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Runtime 22 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (5 votes)

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Africa on the Seine is an acquired taste at 5.4/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1955. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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