I, a Negro
Originally released in 1959. I, a Negro is a documentary film. directed by Jean Rouch. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oumarou Ganda, Petit Touré, and Alassane Maiga
Synopsis
Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he called "shared ethnography" and "ethnofiction". The film depicts an ordinary week in the lives of men and women from Niger who have migrated to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire for work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (34 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I, a Negro about?
Winner of the prestigious Prix Louis Delluc in 1958, "Moi, un noir" marked Jean Rouch's break with traditional ethnography, and his embrace of the collaborative and improvisatory strategies he call...
Who directed I, a Negro?
I, a Negro was directed by Jean Rouch.
How long is I, a Negro?
I, a Negro has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was I, a Negro released?
I, a Negro was released on March 12, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I, a Negro?
The main cast of I, a Negro includes Oumarou Ganda, Petit Touré, Alassane Maiga, Amadou Demba, Gambi.