Paulin Vieyra Films

Paulin Soumanou Vieyra Short Films

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5 films in package
Afrique sur Seine
This short film depicts African students in scenes of Paris, revealing the students’ questions about their identities, their culture and their futures. In voice-over a male character asks himself if Africa is just in Africa or if it is also on the banks of the Seine.
A Nation is Born / Une nation est née
Une nation est née depicts the progression of Senegal from colonization to sovereignty, shown allegorically through scenes of dance and celebrations of its newly-reclaimed independence.
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Lamb
This documentary captures the sport of traditional wrestling, called ‘lamb’ in Wolof, popular in Senegal.
Sindiely
Sindiely tells the story of a greedy father wishing to marry his daughter to a successful fabric merchant, despite her love for another young man.
Môl
In Môl, a young fisherman dreams of motorizing his boat to make his work easier. His dream becomes reality, thanks to his courage and his determination but causes conflict between traditional values and the modern notion of progress.
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This documentary captures the sport of traditional wrestling, called ‘lamb’ in Wolof, popular in Senegal. Vieyra presents the rigorous rules of the sport and training practices by the sea. The Dakar Arena serves as a showcase for the battles in the film, where every spectator can bet on his favorite wrestler in a festive atmosphere. In 1964, Lamb was in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival, a first for a film from sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Year
    1963
  • Runtime
    18 minutes
  • Language
    Wolof, French
  • Country
    Senegal
  • Director
    Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
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