Afrique 50
Synopsis
The first French anti-colonialist film, derived from an assignment in which the director was to document educational activities by the French League of Schooling in West Africa. Vautier later filmed what he actually saw: “a lack of teachers and doctors, the crimes committed by the French Army in the name of France, the instrumentalization of the colonized peoples.” For his role in the film, Vautier was imprisoned for several months. The film was banned from public screening for more than 40 years.
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- Director
- René Vautier
- Screenplay & Story
- René Vautier
- Original Score
- Keita Fodela
- Original Title
- Afrique 50
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Ligue française de l'enseignement
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Vautier
René Vautier
Keita Fodela
René Vautier
René Vautier
René Vautier
Department Leadership Roster
René Vautier
Director
René Vautier
Writer
René Vautier
Editor
René Vautier
Producer
René Vautier
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afrique 50
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What is Afrique 50 about?
The first French anti-colonialist film, derived from an assignment in which the director was to document educational activities by the French League of Schooling in West Africa. Vautier later filmed what he actually saw: “a lack of teachers and doctors, the crimes committed by the French Army in the name of France, the instrumentalization of the colonized peoples.” For his role in the film, Vautier was imprisoned for several months. The film was banned from public screening for more than 40 years.
Who directed Afrique 50?
Afrique 50 was directed by René Vautier.
Who stars in Afrique 50?
The principal cast of Afrique 50 includes René Vautier.
When was Afrique 50 released and how long is it?
Afrique 50 was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Afrique 50?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Afrique 50 was composed by Keita Fodela.