Afrique 50
Dec 31, 1950 · 17m
Director
René VautierOverview
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.
Cast of Afrique 50
Crew of Afrique 50
About Afrique 50
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…
When was Afrique 50 released?
Afrique 50 was released on December 31, 1950.
How long is Afrique 50?
Afrique 50 runs 17 minutes.
Who directed Afrique 50?
Afrique 50 was directed by René Vautier.
Who is in the cast of Afrique 50?
The cast of Afrique 50 includes René Vautier (Récitant / Narrator).