Cast: Oumarou Ganda

Direction Jean Rouch

Cast Amadou Demba · Karidyo Faoudou · Oumarou Ganda · Seydou Guede

Synopsis I, a Negro (1958) follows the journey of two Nigerien men who migrate to Treichville, a impoverished district of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast. The protagonists, who adopt the pseudonyms Eddie Constantine and Edward G. Robinson, navigate their new...

Direction Oumarou Ganda

Cast Moussa Alzouma · Oumarou Ganda · Zaïnabou Lobo · Zalika Souley

Synopsis Saitane (1973) is a captivating film that centers around a powerful sorcerer, portrayed by the director himself, who holds sway over an entire village. This enigmatic figure orchestrates the lives of the villagers, offering enticing promises of love, prosperity, and...

Direction Jean Rouch

Cast Lam Dia · Diama · Oumarou Ganda · Mariama

Synopsis Babatu (1976) unfolds in the mid-19th century, centering around a formidable warrior named Babatou. Hailing from the Dounga Gurunsi region, this Nigerian jumper embarked on a journey that led to the invasion and eventual settlement in a new land. The...

Direction Oumarou Ganda

Cast Oumarou Ganda · Joseph Salamatou · Zalika Souley

Synopsis Le wazzou polygame (1971) is the second cinematic venture from the renowned filmmaker Oumarou Ganda, who initially gained recognition for his leading role in Jean Rouch’s "Moi, Un Noir" in 1959. This film exemplifies Ganda's signature narrative style, which often...

Direction Oumarou Ganda

Cast Oumarou Ganda · Zalika Souley · Dan Baba Ali · Balarabi

Synopsis Cabascabo (1969) follows the journey of a seasoned soldier who, after serving in the French colonial army in Indochina, comes back to his hometown in Niger. He is initially celebrated by his friends and family for his service. Through a...

Direction Oumarou Ganda

Cast Oumarou Ganda · Zalika Souley · Damouré Zika

Synopsis The Exile (1980) is a cinematic adaptation of a classic African narrative. The story revolves around a benevolent king who, in disguise, walks through his kingdom to understand the desires of his people. One fateful day, he overhears two brothers...