In May, FIAF launches World
Nomads, a series that examines the cross-cultural
exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style. This
transcultural journey begins in contemporary Africa bringing
artists together for engaging programs considering Africa's
cultural impact on France and the rest of the world.
Revered patriarch of African Cinema. Uncompromising critic
of colonial regimes. Astute chronicler of urban Senegal—Ousmane
Sembène inspired an entire continent’s cultural
awakening through both literature and film. To close World
Nomads, FIAF turns to Sembène and his irreplaceable
body of work. Close friend of Sembène, Dr. Mamadou
Diouf, director of Columbia University’s Institute
for African Studies, officiates over an intimate evening
to include personal reminiscence, readings, a screening of
Sembène’s seminal film Borom Sarett,
and an original sound score performed by the inimitable DJ
Spooky.
Screening
Borom Sarret
Ousmane Sembène,1963. B&W. 18 min.
With Ly Abdoulay
Borom Sarret is the first film by Senegalese director
Ousmane Sembène. Through this moving short film, Sembène
presents the fruitless day of a Dakar cart driver and his
struggle for self-awareness.
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