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Short Films by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra

Behind the Scenes: The Making of CEDDO

27m

Directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra • 1981 • Senegal
Starring Ousmane Sembène

In this chronicle of the making of a masterpiece, Paulin Vieyra captures Senegalese cinema titan Ousmane Sembène during the production of his 1977 historical drama CEDDO, which would go on to be banned under the Senghor regime.

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    Directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra • 1982 • Senegal
    Starring Iba N’Diaye

    During an interview with the filmmaker Paulin Vieyra, the celebrated painter Iba N’Diaye recalls key moments from his life. He begins with his childhood in Senegal and his studies at the Lycée Faidherbe in St. Louis of Sene...

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