A landmark of African cinemas turns 60.听In 1966, Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Semb猫ne鈥檚听La Noire de鈥� / Black Girl听made history as the first feature-length film by a Black African director. Nearly sixty years later, this three-day film series and international symposium will reflect on the film鈥檚 legacy and celebrate early African filmmaking. Screenings and conversations will feature filmmakers, scholars, curators, programmers, artists and activists. Convened by听听(MMLL) with the support of听, 密桃视频 Film & Screen, and the Society for French Studies.
A note about content: The film听La Noire de鈥�听includes depictions of racism, specifically anti-Blackness, and suicide. This event will also involve discussion of racism, anti-Blackness, and suicide, as well as the contexts of slavery, colonial history, neocolonisation, and empire. Please use your discretion and take care as you watch, listen, and participate. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis,听听and听.
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Featured image: Still from Semb猫ne鈥檚听Black Girl听(The Criterion Collection)
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