This year marks the centennial of the birth of Paulin Soumanou Vieyra (1925-1987), a filmmaker, critic, and historian who played a pioneering role in the emergence and global recognition of African cinema.
On the occasion of this 100th anniversary, a series of commemorative events, including film screenings, exhibitions, and academic conferences, are scheduled to take place throughout 2025 in France, Senegal, Burkina Faso, the USA, and beyond, to celebrate Paulin Vieyra’s life and legacy.
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