Moustapha Alassane, the Magical Filmmaker – A Tribute to Animation from the African Continent
Mechanic, self-taught, and the first Nigerien film director and African animation film director, Moustapha Alassane is said to be born in 1940 in N’Dougou, Niger. His adventure takes us to the days of pre-cinema, magic lantern shows and Chinese shadow puppets. An adventurous and fascinating journey through his freedom of experimentation and extraordinary open-mindedness facing the challenge and reinvention of cinema on African soil.
This documentary, directed by Maria Silvia Bazzoli and Christian Lelong, is also the perfect opportunity to once again witness the history of a generation and a country, Niger’s, in the golden age of its cinema.
The film
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Film identity
Original title: Moustapha Alassane, cinéaste du possible
Directed by: Christian LELONG, Maria Silvia BAZZOLI
Country: France
Year of production: 2008
Running time: 01 h 34 min
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Technique
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Techniques used: live action
Version: Original French
Process: Colour
Target public: 12-15 years, Young adults, Adults
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Credits
Directed by: Christian LELONG, Maria Silvia BAZZOLI
Production: CINÉDOC FILMS
Camera: Christian Lelong
Sound: Maria Silvia Bazzoli
Editing: François Sculier