Manouchka Kelly Labouba

Manouchka Kelly Labouba (Arabic: مانوشكا كيلي لابوبا), is a Gabonese director, screenwriter, and producer of short films [1] including the critically acclaimed Marty et la tendre dame, Le guichet automatique and Le divorce.[2] With the release of Le divorce in 2008 she became the youngest director in the history Gabon, and the first Gabonese woman to direct a fiction film in the country.[3] She is also an academic, cinematographer, editor and camera operator.[4]

Manouchka Kelly Labouba
مانوشكا كيلي لابوبا
Born
Manouchka Kelly Labouba

(1957-07-15) July 15, 1957 (age 67)
NationalityGabonese
Other namesManouch, KLM
Alma materUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
Bordeaux Montaigne University
University of Southern California
Occupation(s)Director, producer, screen writer
Years active2004–present
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)

Academic career

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In 2005, she studied Film & Media Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara. Then, in 2007, he obtained Master de Recherche, Arts from Bordeaux Montaigne University. Later he graduated with a M.A. Critical Studies and then Ph.D. Cinema and Media Studies from University of Southern California to obtain and also graduated with a Certificate in the Business of Entertainment.[5]

Cinema career

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In 2004, she made the short Bouchées d'Amours. It was officially selected at the 2004 Chartres National Student Film Festival. In 2008, she made her debut cinema production Le divorce, which was critically acclaimed at several international film festivals. This 40 minute short was included in official selection at the 2008 Carthage Film Festival, official selection at the 2009 Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), official selection at the 2009 Ecrans Noirs Festival, official selection at the 2010 Ouagadougou African Women Film Festival. It was also selected out of competition at the 2010 Abidjan International Short Film Festival (FFAA) and 2012 World Music & Independent Film Festival. She also won the award for the Best Directorial Debut at 2009 Eacrans Noirs Festival.[5]

In 2010, she directed four short films: Bébé Portable, Combien Ca Coute?, Enfant De Ta Mére, and Le Menteur & Le Voleur where the later included in official selection at the 2010 Ecrans Noirs Festival. She also worked as the first assistant director in three shorts: La Particuliére, Les Bonnes Maniéres, and La Guerre des Ordures. In 2011 she directed the short Le guichet automatique which was included in official selection at the 2011 Ecrans Noirs Festival.[5]

Apart from direction, she worked as the writer for many short films including: From D.W.G. to D.W.Jr: The Black ManÕs Burden (2006) and Michel Ndaot: Entre Ombres et Lumiéres (2008).[5]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2006 From D.W.G. to D.W.Jr: The Black ManÕs Burden writer Short film
2008 Michel Ndaot: Entre Ombres et Lumiéres writer Short film
2008 Le divorce
(The divorce)
Director, writer Short film [6]
2010 Le Menteur & Le Voleur
(The Liar & The Thief)
director, writer, producer Short film
2012 Dans la fraternité
(In Brotherhood)
assistant camera, camera operator, dolly grip Short film
2011 Mon père africain
(My African Father)
director, writer, producer Short film
2011 Le guichet automatique
(The ATM)
Director, writer, cinematographer, editor Short film
2013 Marty et la tendre dame
(Marty and the Tender Lady)
Director, writer Short film
2013 Un échange
(An Exchange)
dolly grip Short film

References

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  1. ^ "Manouchka Kelly Labouba: Director, Screenwriter". MUBI. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Búsqueda de "Manouchka Kelly Labouba"". Film Affinity. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. ^ "USC Cinematic Arts | School of Cinematic Arts Directory Profile". cinema.usc.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  4. ^ "Manouchka Kelly Labouba: bio". zdcusc. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d "Manouchka Kelly Labouba CV". Academia. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Le Divorce". MUBI. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
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