Tall Tales and Short Films
Screening on Film
This program focusing on Alassane’s animation begins the charming Bon Voyage Sim, an early and brief example of cel animation about a kingdom for frogs that nevertheless has a word of warning for political leaders. Next is an early live-action short, The Ring of King Koda, that reveals Alassane’s love for the traditional tales of the region. The program concludes with two stop-motion animated films that were among Alassane’s last. Samba le Grand is another legendary tale of love and adventure, while Kokoa is Alassane’s hearty tribute to traditional wrestling.
PROGRAM
-
Bon Voyage Sim
Directed by Moustapha Alassane.
Niger, 1966, 16mm, black & white, 5 min.
Print source: Institut Français
-
The Ring of King Koda (La bague du Roi Koda)
Directed by Moustapha Alassane.
Niger, 1962, 16mm, color, 24 min.
French with English subtitles.
Print source: Institut Français -
Samba le Grand
Directed by Moustapha Alassane.
Niger, 1977, 16mm, color, 14 min.
French with English subtitles.
Print source: Institut Français -
Kokoa
Directed by Moustapha Alassane.
Niger, 1973, 35mm, color, 25 min.
French and Hausa with English subtitles.
Print source: Institut Français