What genre is Africa on the Seine?

Africa on the Seine is categorised as Documentary.

Who stars in Africa on the Seine?

Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Mamadou Sarr, Marpessa Dawn, Annette M'Baye appear in the main cast.

Who directed Africa on the Seine?

Mamadou Sarr directed Africa on the Seine.

How long is Africa on the Seine?

Africa on the Seine runs for 22m (22 minutes).

Is Africa on the Seine worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Africa on the Seine?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Africa on the Seine (1955)

Name: Africa on the Seine
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1955
Duration: 22 min
Cast: Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Mamadou Sarr, Marpessa Dawn, Annette M'Baye

Movie 22m ★ 5.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary

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Africa on the Seine is a documentary movie from 1955. It is directed by Mamadou Sarr. The cast includes Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Mamadou Sarr and Marpessa Dawn. The running time is 22m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.4 out of 10.

55Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

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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Questions about Africa on the Seine

What genre is Africa on the Seine?: Africa on the Seine is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Africa on the Seine?: Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Mamadou Sarr, Marpessa Dawn, Annette M'Baye appear in the main cast.
Who directed Africa on the Seine?: Mamadou Sarr directed Africa on the Seine.
How long is Africa on the Seine?: Africa on the Seine runs for 22m (22 minutes).
Is Africa on the Seine worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Africa on the Seine?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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