Souleymane Cissé
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian filmmaker and one of the leading figures in African cinema, celebrated for his contributions to the art form over several decades. Born in 1936, he gained international acclaim for his films, especially 'Yeelen' (1987), which won the Jury Prize at Cannes. His work often explored rich themes of culture, identity, and social issues within Africa. Cissé's influence extended beyond filmmaking; he served as a mentor to many aspiring filmmakers and played a pivotal role in promoting African cinema on the global stage. He passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 84.
Born on Feb 19, 1939 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 8.00 | 1.20% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 249,840 | $17,000 | 203$ |
| France | 2 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 63,837 | $2,700,000 | 2,641$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,446 | $21,000,000 | 3,835$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 16,952 | $1,400,000 | 508$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,973 | $240,000 | 141$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 11,171 | $45,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 10 | 553,835,552 | 426,483 | $28,102,000 | 8,097$ |
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Burkina Faso:
Souleymane Cissé was mentioned as another filmmaker deserving of homage.
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Spain:
Souleymane Cissé was a pioneering Malian filmmaker who passed away at the age of 84.
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Burkina Faso:
The FEPACI pays tribute to Souleymane Cissé, one of the fathers of African cinema.
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United States:
Souleymane Cissé was an award-winning writer and director who became the first Black African filmmaker to win the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Tunisia:
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian filmmaker recognized as a pioneer of African cinema.
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United Kingdom:
Souleymane Cissé was a pioneering Malian film director who won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1987.
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France:
Souleymane Cissé was a pioneering Malian filmmaker who passed away at the age of 84.
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Portugal:
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian filmmaker known for his influential work in African cinema.
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Burkina Faso:
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian director and one of the fathers of African cinema.
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France:
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian director and a pioneer of African cinema.
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