Marseille après la guerre
Jun 08, 2023 · 11m
Director
Billy WoodberryOverview
The film uses a collection of post-World War II black & white photographs to portray the dockworkers of Marseilles, many of whom were of African descent. Set in and around a 1947 strike protesting weapons shipments to the French in Indochina, the images evoke the life and work of Senegalese filmmaker, Ousmane Sembène, a former dockworker, and one of the founding figures of the New African Cinema of the 1960s.
Cast of Marseille après la guerre
Crew of Marseille après la guerre
About Marseille après la guerre
What is Marseille après la guerre about?
The film uses a collection of post-World War II black & white photographs to portray the dockworkers of Marseilles, many of whom were of African descent. Set in and around a 1947 strike protesting weapons shipments to the French in Indochina, the images evoke the life and work of Senegalese filmmaker, Ousmane Sembène, a former dockworker, and one of the founding figures of the New African Cinema…
When was Marseille après la guerre released?
Marseille après la guerre was released on June 8, 2023.
How long is Marseille après la guerre?
Marseille après la guerre runs 11 minutes.
Who directed Marseille après la guerre?
Marseille après la guerre was directed by Billy Woodberry.
Who is in the cast of Marseille après la guerre?
The cast of Marseille après la guerre includes Billy Woodberry (Narrator) and Ousmane Sembène.