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.
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.
Related Links:
- DJ Spooky website
- DJ Spooky MySpace page |
