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  • Navigator813739
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    Sembene Ousmane, Gaston Kaboré Onea and other Fespaco winners

    Just have a look at statues from different "Etalon Yennenga" winners from the FESPACO and learn something about PanAfrican filming.

    Reviewed on Feb 14, 2020
  • Didier B
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    Alignment of film statues

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    Yes there is so little to see here so why not go to see this Bronze statues of African filmmakers

    Reviewed on Feb 11, 2019
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    Because it is a celebrity in Burkina Faso, there is no commentary. Photography is recommended in the evening or early morning

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    There were several statues lined up, so I wondered what it was, but it was as explained in other Japanese reviews. In addition, the name of SEMBENE OUSMANE in the statue is partially missing, and it is written as BENE OUSMANE, and only XXX (unreadable) D & apos; HONNEUR in French, and the commentary is not posted. , Before seeing this statue, I thought it would be better to visit after preparing for SEMBENE OUSMANE ...

    Reviewed on Dec 30, 2018
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    Father of African film

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    The statue is Sembene Ousmane, a Senegalese film director and called "Father of African Films". His work led to the International Film Festival in Africa, fespaco, in Burkina Faso in 1969. Near the statue of Usman, there are statues related to the movie, and it is a tourist attraction known to those who know it.

    Reviewed on May 14, 2018