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Who's who at FESPACO
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 Who's who
 Director Abderrahmane Sissako
 Actor Djolof Mbengue
 Director Moussa Sene Absa
 Actress Rokhaya Niang
 Director Mansour Sora Wade
 Actress Awatef Jendoubi
 Director Mahamat Saleh Haroun
 Director Idrissou Mora Kpai
 
Le Prix du Pardon stars Hubert Koundé, Rokhaya Niang and Gora Seck
Actors and actresses are the main focus at FESPACO 2003

Who's Who

Many people involved in African film make their way to Ouagadougou for this bi-annual event.

Actors and actresses come under the spotlight at this year’s FESPACO as the festival takes “the actor in the creation and promotion of African films” as its theme.

The financing of African film and problems with its distribution, especially within Africa, has meant the continent doesn't have its own big stars as such.

Blockbusters from Hollywood or Bollywood make up much of the staple diet for African cinema goers.

Whilst the flourishing video film industry provides some exposure for the performers, few are recognisable stars out of Africa.

Our special report profiles those both in front of the camera and behind and discovers how they came to work in the film business.

You can also get a feel for the people who are visiting FESPACO 2003.
 
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