Impact: French Colonialism and African Film

We’re exploring films that feature French colonialism in Africa This video looks at two directors who often visit the historical and modern legacies of French colonial influence in Africa, and we’ll see how their work contributes to this topic.

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Films featured:
Denis Claire, dir. Beau Travail, 1999; Paris, France: Pyramide Films.
Denis Claire, dir. Chocolat. 1988; Los Angeles, CA: Orion Classics.
Denis, Claire, dir. White Material. 2009; Berlin, Germany: Wild Bunch AG.
Ousmane Sembène, dir. Black Girl. 1966; NY: New Yorker Films.
Ousmane Sembène, dir. Mandabi. 1968; NY: New Yorker Films.
Ousmane Sembène, dir. Xala. 1975; NY: New Yorker Films.


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