Photo Souvenir (2006)
At a dusty crossroads in the desert city of Niamey, Niger, a crippled beggar is sitting in his wheelchair. He is Philippe Koudjina, who was once a successful photographer. In 1960s during the euphoria that followed independence, young people danced the twist and rock ‘n’ roll. Koudjina took snapshots and made a good living. Now, his negatives are decaying in a rusty cabinet. These snapshots now have artistic value. In Paris and New York, large sums are paid for photography like this. There is hope for Koudjina as two French connoisseurs are now trying to launch his work on the art circuit.
Director: Martijn van Haalen, Paul Cohen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa, harmony, conflict, culture, niger
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Photo Souvenir about?
- At a dusty crossroads in the desert city of Niamey, Niger, a crippled beggar is sitting in his wheelchair. He is Philippe Koudjina, who was once a successful photographer. In 1960s during the euphoria that followed independence, young people danced the twist and rock ‘n’ roll. Koudjina took snapshots and made a good living. Now, his negatives are decaying in a rusty cabinet. These snapshots now have artistic value. In Paris and New York, large sums are paid for photography like this. There is hope for Koudjina as two French connoisseurs are now trying to launch his work on the art circuit.
- Who directed Photo Souvenir?
- Photo Souvenir was directed by Martijn van Haalen, Paul Cohen.
- How long is Photo Souvenir?
- Photo Souvenir has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Photo Souvenir?
- Photo Souvenir is a Documentary film.