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Africa on the Seine (1955): Cast

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Africa on the Seine is a 1955 documentary starring Marpessa Dawn, Paulin Soumanou Vieyra and Mamadou Sarr. It runs 22 minutes.

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Africa on the Seine (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Africa on the Seine About?

The premise of Africa on the Seine without spoilers.

Celebrated as the first film produced by a sub‑Saharan African, the work turns the ethnographic documentary on its head, presenting 1950s Paris as experienced through the eyes of African newcomers. Their observations reveal everyday life, architecture and social dynamics of post‑war France from an outsider’s cinematic perspective.

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Cast & crew

Africa on the Seine Cast

Marpessa Dawn leads the cast, with Paulin Soumanou Vieyra and Mamadou Sarr.

Details

Africa on the Seine Also Known As

Also known as “África Sobre o Sena”.

Also known as
  • África Sobre o Sena

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FAQ

Africa on the Seine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Africa on the Seine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Africa on the Seine?

Africa on the Seine runs 22 minutes.

When was Africa on the Seine released?

Africa on the Seine was released on January 2, 1955.

Who is in the cast of Africa on the Seine?

Africa on the Seine stars Marpessa Dawn, Paulin Soumanou Vieyra and Mamadou Sarr, among 4 credited actors.

Does Africa on the Seine have a post-credit scene?

No. Africa on the Seine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Africa on the Seine in?

The original language of Africa on the Seine is French.

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