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.
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Souleymane Cissé is honored for his efforts to help Africa in its emancipation from colonial past.
Le besoin de réforme du cinéma tunisien – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-06-10
Souleymane Cissé was a significant figure in cinema, known for his contributions and was set to be the president of the jury for FESPACO 2025 before his passing.
Moussa Alex Sawadogo, ex-délégué général du FESPACO : « cette 29e édition était celle de la confirmation et de tous les défis »
Burkina Faso· 2025-04-29
Souleymane Cissé was commemorated on the 40th day of his disappearance.
40e jour de la disparition du cinéaste Souleymane Cissé : le ministre Gilbert Ouédraogo prend part à la cérémonieBurkina Faso· 2025-04-07
Souleymane Cissé, a pioneering Malian filmmaker, will be honored in a tribute at the CCBB.
Prestes a completar 70 anos, Cinemateca do MAM reabre modernizada e com sessões gratuitas
Brazil· 2025-03-13
Souleymane Cissé was mentioned as another filmmaker deserving of homage.
Dévoilement de la statue de Roger Gnoan M’Bala : le réalisateur ivoirien immortalisé à la Colonne des Etalons d’or de YennengaBurkina Faso· 2025-02-23
Souleymane Cissé was a pioneering Malian filmmaker who passed away at the age of 84.
Souleymane Cissé, el primer cineasta africano negro en recibir un galardón del Festival de Cannes | Planeta Futuro
Spain· 2025-02-22
The FEPACI pays tribute to Souleymane Cissé, one of the fathers of African cinema.
Cinema : la FEPACI rend hommage au réalisateur malien Souleymane CisséBurkina Faso· 2025-02-21Souleymane 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.
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
United States· 2025-02-21
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian filmmaker recognized as a pioneer of African cinema.
Décès de Souleymane Cissé: un monument du cinéma africain... Tanit d'Or des JCC 1982Tunisia· 2025-02-21Souleymane Cissé was a pioneering Malian film director who won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1987.
Malian film-maker and Cannes Film Festival winner dies aged 84
United Kingdom· 2025-02-20
Souleymane Cissé was a pioneering Malian filmmaker who passed away at the age of 84.
La mort du réalisateur Souleymane Cissé, pionnier engagé et poétique d’une Afrique postcoloniale plurielle
France· 2025-02-20
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian filmmaker known for his influential work in African cinema.
Souleymane Cissé (1940-2025): apagou-se uma luz do cinema africano | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-02-20
Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian director and one of the fathers of African cinema.
Cinéma : décès du réalisateur Souleymane Cissé, président du Jury Fiction long métrage du FESPACO 2025Burkina Faso· 2025-02-19Souleymane Cissé was a renowned Malian director and a pioneer of African cinema.
Souleymane Cissé, un des chefs de file du cinéma africain, est mortFrance· 2025-02-19