Souleymane Cissé was a Malian film director, regarded as one of the first generation of African filmmakers. He was called "Africa's greatest living filmmaker" while his film Yeelen has been called "conceivably the greatest African film ever made".
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Photos 1
Filmography 17
Yeelen
The Wind
Work
Time
The Young Girl
Henri Langlois vu par...
Cinéastes de notre temps : Souleymane Cissé
Five Days in a LifeOuaga
A Daughter's Tribute to Her Father: Souleymane Cissé
WHEN CINEMA SPEAKS...
Our HouseLes chanteurs traditionnels des îles Seychelles
O Sembene!Tell Me Who You Are
Sources of Inspiration
Postgraduate
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Awards 6
Connected to Souleymane 6
About this person
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2025 · aged 84
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