Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema (2000)

Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema (2000) poster

Between 1983 and 1987, Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and the home city of FESPACO, one of the most important Pan-African film festivals in the world, was the scene of an exciting cinema utopia. With the support of the young president Thomas Sankara, the festival became a symbol of the cultural renaissance of a whole continent. The assassination of Sankara stifled the hopes of millions of young Africans, but the dynamism of FESPACO and African cinema did not stop.

Director: Mohamed Challouf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Nara Keo Kosal
Editing: Dario Cavalleri, Mirka Fanti
Production: Caravanes Productions
Country: Tunisia
Language: Français, Hausa
Original Language: fr

Keywords

africa, arab

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema about?
Between 1983 and 1987, Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and the home city of FESPACO, one of the most important Pan-African film festivals in the world, was the scene of an exciting cinema utopia. With the support of the young president Thomas Sankara, the festival became a symbol of the cultural renaissance of a whole continent. The assassination of Sankara stifled the hopes of millions of young Africans, but the dynamism of FESPACO and African cinema did not stop.
Who directed Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema?
Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema was directed by Mohamed Challouf.
How long is Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema?
Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema?
Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema is a Documentary film.
Where was Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema produced?
Ouaga, the Capital of Cinema was produced in Tunisia.