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Souleymane Cissé
1940 - 2025
Souleymane Cissé
1940 - 2025
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BORN
1940
DIED
2025
Souleymane Cissé Obituary
Souleymane Cissé was a Malian filmmaker whose work, especially 1987's "Yeelen," has been cited as among the greatest-ever examples of African cinema.
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February 27, 2025
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