Birago Diop, Storyteller
Birago Diop, Conteur
Synopsis
Birago Diop appears as the pioneer of African letters. He knew the long journey of poets of blackness from the 30s. But, while young writers Antillean and African chose poetry to express the search for their identity, Birago Diop was located from the beginning of his work at the heart of the African literary world, adopting as a mode of expression the tale and the novel. Birago Diop evokes his memories: coming from the old Saint-Louisian bourgeoisie, he made his classes at Faidherbe high school, the first high school of West Africa, before coming to France to study veterinary medicine, an opportunity for him to participate in the first one. core of African Presence. His works are now on the curriculum of high schools in Senegal.
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- Director
- Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Original Title
- Birago Diop, Conteur
- Country of Origin
- Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 28m
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Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
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Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
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What is Birago Diop, Storyteller about?
Birago Diop appears as the pioneer of African letters. He knew the long journey of poets of blackness from the 30s. But, while young writers Antillean and African chose poetry to express the search for their identity, Birago Diop was located from the beginning of his work at the heart of the African literary world, adopting as a mode of expression the tale and the novel. Birago Diop evokes his memories: coming from the old Saint-Louisian bourgeoisie, he made his classes at Faidherbe high school, the first high school of West Africa, before coming to France to study veterinary medicine, an opportunity for him to participate in the first one. core of African Presence. His works are now on the curriculum of high schools in Senegal.
Who directed Birago Diop, Storyteller?
Birago Diop, Storyteller was directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.
Who stars in Birago Diop, Storyteller?
The principal cast of Birago Diop, Storyteller includes Birago Diop.
When was Birago Diop, Storyteller released and how long is it?
Birago Diop, Storyteller was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 28m.