About Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra is a renowned director born in Porto-Novo, Benin, with 27 credits to their name.
Benin-born, Senegal-raised filmmaker, theorist, and historian Paulin Soumanou Vieyra was a key figure, as both practitioner and thinker, in the creation and articulation of what a post-colonial African cinema would and could be. Along with producing essential texts like “Film and the Problem of Languages in Africa“ and “Remarks on African Cinema,” founding the important Fédération Panafricain...
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Portfolio Overview
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra has contributed to 20 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.9/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
A career spanning 1947 to 1982 (35 years), in which Paulin Soumanou Vieyra built a legendary body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for director. Paulin Soumanou Vieyra has worked behind the scenes on 22 productions.
Current Popularity
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 0.4.
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Which titles feature work by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra?
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra has contributed to acclaimed titles including Xala, Ceddo, Emitaï and more. That is 27 credits in total. Primary field: director.
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra — what are they known for?
Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are Xala, Ceddo. The career now spans over 35 years.
How many titles does Paulin Soumanou Vieyra have?
Credited on 5 on-screen roles, 22 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 27 screen credits in total.
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra — what are the latest titles?
The most recent projects are N'Diongane, A Nation Is Born, Lamb.
Where can I watch titles with Paulin Soumanou Vieyra?
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