Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema
Ouaga, Capitale du cinéma
Synopsis
Between 1983 and 1987, Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and the home city of FESPACO, one of the most important Pan-African film festivals in the world, was the scene of an exciting cinema utopia. With the support of the young president Thomas Sankara, the festival became a symbol of the cultural renaissance of a whole continent. The assassination of Sankara stifled the hopes of millions of young Africans, but the dynamism of FESPACO and African cinema did not stop.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Challouf
- Original Title
- Ouaga, Capitale du cinéma
- Country of Origin
- Tunisia
- Release Date
- 29/04/2000
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hausa
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Caravanes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Challouf
Nara Keo Kosal
Dario Cavalleri, Mirka Fanti
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamed Challouf
Director
Nara Keo Kosal
Director of Photography
Dario Cavalleri
Editor
Mirka Fanti
Editor
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What is Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema about?
Between 1983 and 1987, Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and the home city of FESPACO, one of the most important Pan-African film festivals in the world, was the scene of an exciting cinema utopia. With the support of the young president Thomas Sankara, the festival became a symbol of the cultural renaissance of a whole continent. The assassination of Sankara stifled the hopes of millions of young Africans, but the dynamism of FESPACO and African cinema did not stop.
Who directed Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema?
Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema was directed by Mohamed Challouf.
Who stars in Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema?
The principal cast of Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema includes Not specified.
When was Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema released and how long is it?
Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.