Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra | |
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| Born | 31 January 1925 |
| Died | 4 November 1987 (aged 62) |
| Citizenship | 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 Beninese/Senegalese film director and historian. As he lived in Senegal after the age of 10, he is more associated with that nation. He is known for his 1955 film Afrique-sur-Seine, the first Francophone African film.