Sébastien Kamba (born 25 December 1941), is a Congolese filmmaker.[1] One of the pioneer filmmakers in Congolese film industry, he has directed short films with the collaboration with French filmmakers.[2]
Sébastien Kamba | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sébastien Kamba 25 December 1941 Brazzaville, Republic of Congo |
| Nationality | Congolese |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer |
| Years active | 1964–present |
Personal life
editHe was born on 25 December 1941 in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
Career
editHe moved to France, and studied at the Office for Radiophonic Cooperation. Later he received a television internship in Paris and also as a teacher.[3] In 1964, Kamba made the first Congolese fiction film, a political short film Le Peuple du Congo-Léo vaincra. It was produced with the collaboration with a television media.
In 1966, he made the short Kaka yo and then the short Mwana keba in 1970.[4] In 1973, Kamba directed the first feature film in the Republic of Congo: La Rançon d'une alliance, adapted from the novel 'La légende de Mfoumou Ma Mazono' by Jean Malonga.[2] In 1992, he published the book Cinématographique et Parti Unique (Cinematographic Production and Unique Party. The example of Congo).[3]
On 1 February 2019, the 1st edition of the Congolese cinema excellence trophies was titled "Les Kamba's Awards" in honor of Kamba was held in Brazzaville.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Le Peuple du Congo-Léo vaincra (The People of Congo-Léo will win) | Director | Short film | |
| 1966 | Kaka Yo (Nothing But You) | Director, cinematographer, screenwriter | Short film | |
| 1970 | Mwana Keba | Director | Short film | |
| 1970 | Festival panafricain d'Alger (Panafrican Festival of Algiers) | Director | Documentary | |
| 1974 | La Rançon d'une alliance (The Ransom of an Alliance) | Director | Feature film | |
| 1977 | Le corps et l'esprit(The Body and The Spirit) | Director | Film | |
| 1985 | Cop's Honour | Administrative assistant | Film |
References
edit- ^ "Sébastien Kamba: Director, cinematographer, screenwriter". MUBI. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Sébastien Kamba at IFFR". IFFR. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Sébastien Kamba: République du Congo". Afri Cultures. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ ""The ransom of an alliance" by Sébastien Kamba". Adiac-congo. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "BRAZZAVILLE HOSTED THE FIRST EDITION OF THE TROPHIES OF EXCELLENCE OF CONGOLESE CINEMA CALLED "THE KAMBA'S AWARDS"". lacongolaise242. Retrieved 14 October 2020.