Lettre à Senghor (1997)
An investigation and reflection on the figure of the Senegalese poet and politician Léopold Sédar Senghor. The filmmaker collects his memories, explores his own memory and that of his family to write a “letter” to Léopold Sédar Senghor the poet, the academician, but also the former head of state of Senegal. Words and images are addressed to the ancestor, the grandfather in the African sense of the term, the one to whom we can tell everything, the most secret words, the most sincere confidences like the most biting pikes. , provided you know how to respect the codes that allow this game of truth.
Director: Samba Félix Ndiaye
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Country: Senegal
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lettre à Senghor about?
- An investigation and reflection on the figure of the Senegalese poet and politician Léopold Sédar Senghor. The filmmaker collects his memories, explores his own memory and that of his family to write a “letter” to Léopold Sédar Senghor the poet, the academician, but also the former head of state of Senegal. Words and images are addressed to the ancestor, the grandfather in the African sense of the term, the one to whom we can tell everything, the most secret words, the most sincere confidences like the most biting pikes. , provided you know how to respect the codes that allow this game of truth.
- Who directed Lettre à Senghor?
- Lettre à Senghor was directed by Samba Félix Ndiaye.
- How long is Lettre à Senghor?
- Lettre à Senghor has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Lettre à Senghor?
- Lettre à Senghor is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lettre à Senghor produced?
- Lettre à Senghor was produced in Senegal.