Afrique 50

Name: Afrique 50
Released: 1950-12-31
Rating: 6.81

6.8/10 (29)

·1950· 17 min

Director: René Vautier

The first French anti-colonialist film, derived from an assignment in which the director was to document educational activities by the French League of Schooling in West Africa. Vautier later filmed what he actually saw: “a lack of teachers and doctors, the crimes committed by the French Army in the name of France, the instrumentalization of the colonized peoples.” For his role in the film, Vautier was imprisoned for several months. The film was banned from public screening for more than 40 years.

Cast

René Vautier

Récitant / Narrator

In brief

Afrique 50 (1950) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 29 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 17min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Afrique 50?

Afrique 50 runs 17 minutes (17min).

What rating does Afrique 50 have?

Afrique 50 has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 29 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Afrique 50 from?

Afrique 50 was released in 1950.