Paulin Soumanou Vieyra | |
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Born | |
Died | 4 November 1987 | (aged 62)
Nationality | Senegalese |
Alma mater | Institut des hautes études cinématographiques |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1954–82 |
Known for | Founder of Fédération Panafricaine des Cinéastes |
Notable work | Afrique-sur-Seine |
Spouse | Myriam Warner |
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra (31 January 1925 – 4 November 1987) was a Dahomeyan/Senegalese film director and historian. As he lived in Senegal after the age of 10, he is more associated with that nation.