Background
Pfaff, Francoise Simone-Louise was born on October 15, 1946 in Paris. Daughter of Rene Jason and Helene Therese Pfaff. came to the United States, 1971.
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(The Cinema of Ousmane Sembene, a Pioneer of African Film) Author: Francoise Pfaff published on (November, 1984)
(The films of Ousmane Sembene are powerful representations...)
The films of Ousmane Sembene are powerful representations of the newly emerging black African cinema. In this interpretive study of his most significant films, Francoise Pfaff examines Sembene's pioneering efforts over the last two decades. While focusing primarily on the realistic and symbolic levels of his works, the stylistic and technical aspects are also examined. Pfaff discusses the aesthetic, sociopolitical, and metaphysical values of Sembene's oeuvre within its African context. His depiction of the tension between traditional and modern African life is explored. Pfaff includes film stills and excerpts from interviews with Sembene and other African filmmakers. She concludes with comments about Sembene's contributions to our intercultural heritage.
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Francoise Simone-Louise Pfaff
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Bachelor, U. Paris, 1970; Master of Arts, U. Paris, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Paris, 1975.
Career
Teacher, Collè de Juilly, France, 1970-1971; teaching assistant, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine., 1971-1972; lecturer French, Literature and Film of France and Francophone Africa, Howard U., Washington, 1972-1973; instructor, Howard U., Washington, 1974-1976; assistant professor, Howard U., Washington, 1976-1980; associate professor, Howard U., Washington, 1980-1988; professor, Howard U., Washington, since 1988; teacher, Cours des Petits Champs, Paris, 1973-1974. Lecturer African cinema and afrocentricity through film.
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book
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(The Cinema of Ousmane Sembene, a Pioneer of African Film) Author: Francoise Pfaff published on (November, 1984)
(The films of Ousmane Sembene are powerful representations...)
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(The Cinema of Ousmane Sembene, a Pioneer of African Film) Author: Francoise Pfaff published on (November, 1984)
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Member College Language Association, African Literature Association.
