Experience the compelling narrative of "Black Girl" directed by Ousmane Sembène, screening at beachafrique at "THE CLASSICS" event curated by Beach Boys Africa.

Date: Thursday, April 18th 

Time: 8:00 PM

Join us for an evening of cinematic exploration and cultural enlightenment.

PS. THERE IS A 20 CEDIS GATE FEE AT LABOMA BEACH

Embark on a journey through the lens of one of Africa's most celebrated filmmakers, exploring themes of identity, colonialism, and liberation. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking piece of cinema and engage in meaningful dialogue with fellow film enthusiasts.

ABOUT BLACK GIRL

"Black Girl" is a 1966 French-Senegalese drama film, marking the directorial debut of Ousmane Sembène. The story is based on a short story from Sembène's 1962 collection Voltaique, which draws inspiration from a real-life incident. Mbissine Thérèse Diop stars as Diouana, a young Senegalese woman who relocates from Dakar, Senegal to Antibes, France, hoping to secure a nanny job and embrace a cosmopolitan lifestyle. However, upon arrival, Diouana faces mistreatment from the French couple, who assign her to servant duties. Feeling increasingly confined and alienated, Diouana begins to question her new life in France.

"Black Girl" is recognized as one of the earliest Sub-Saharan African films by an African filmmaker to garner international attention. Despite receiving criticism from Western film critics upon its release, it has since gained recognition as a timeless classic of world cinema.
 

ABOUT OUSMANE SEMBENE

Ousmane Sembène was a pioneering Senegalese film director and writer, often called the "father of African cinema." Born on January 1, 1923, in Ziguinchor, Senegal, Sembène is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to African cinema and literature.

Sembène began his artistic career as a novelist, drawing inspiration from his experiences growing up in Senegal. He authored several acclaimed novels, including "The Black Docker" and "God's Bits of Wood," which explored social justice, colonialism, and post-colonial identity themes.