About

Known credits:
5
Birthday:
1952-01-01
Place of birth:
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Website:
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Sidney Sokhona

Overview

Sidney Sokhona is a distinguished figure in African cinema, with a focus on Mauritanian narratives that intertwine personal experiences with socio-political commentary. His works critically address issues of identity, migration, and social injustice, reflecting his own life's journey from Mauritania to France. There, Sokhona's engagement with African student and migrant worker struggles deeply influenced his filmmaking, blending documentary realism with narrative storytelling to give a voice to the marginalized African diaspora.

Known for

Acting
1976 Nationality: Immigrant Actor Sidi N/A
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Directing
1978 Safrana or Freedom of Speech Directing Director 59
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1976 Nationality: Immigrant Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1978 Safrana or Freedom of Speech Writing Writer 59
Average
1976 Nationality: Immigrant Writing Writer N/A
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