The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun / The Franc DVD, 1999

Essential viewing for anyone interested in African or indeed world cinema. Djibril Diop Mambety was one of the greatest talents to emerge from the continent and these ... more >

Essential viewing for anyone interested in African or indeed world cinema. Djibril Diop Mambety was one of the greatest talents to emerge from the continent and these early films of his are great examples of the socially committed cinema which emerged in the years immediately following independence.
They remain as relevant today as ever, The Little Girl being a tribute to the armies of street traders plying their wares on every African city.
The petty injustices and cruelties life dishes out to people whose determination and optimism nonetheless pulls them through make these inspiring films a real joy. Theres a lot of humour, West African style, slightly wry.
Highly recommended, I m so pleased these are now available.
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