Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible (2008)
Moustapha Alassane is a living legend in African cinema. His adventures take us to the era of “pre-cinema”, to the times of magical lantern and Chinese shadows. He is the first director of Nigerien cinema and animation films in Africa. He tells very old stories with current technology, but he also narrates the most current events with the most archaic means. This documentary not only tells the adventure of a human being and an extraordinary professional, but the memories of a generation, the history of a country, Niger, in its golden age of cinema.
Director: Christian Lelong, Maria Silvia Bazzoli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 12, 2008
Cast
- Moustapha Alassane - Himself
Editing: François Sculier
Production: Cinédoc Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christian Lelong, Maria Silvia Bazzoli
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible about?
- Moustapha Alassane is a living legend in African cinema. His adventures take us to the era of “pre-cinema”, to the times of magical lantern and Chinese shadows. He is the first director of Nigerien cinema and animation films in Africa. He tells very old stories with current technology, but he also narrates the most current events with the most archaic means. This documentary not only tells the adventure of a human being and an extraordinary professional, but the memories of a generation, the history of a country, Niger, in its golden age of cinema.
- Who directed Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible?
- Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible was directed by Christian Lelong, Maria Silvia Bazzoli.
- Who stars in Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible?
- Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible stars Moustapha Alassane.
- How long is Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible?
- Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible?
- Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible is a Documentary film.
- Where was Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible produced?
- Moustapha Alassane, Cineaste of the Possible was produced in France.