Bon Voyage Sim
| Bon Voyage Sim | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Moustapha Alassane (animation) |
| Screenplay by | Moustapha Alassane |
| Produced by | Moustapha Alassane |
| Cinematography | Moustapha Alassane |
| Edited by | Moustapha Alassane |
Release date |
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Running time | 5 minutes |
| Country | Niger |
Bon Voyage Sim is a 1966 animated film directed by pioneering African filmmaker Moustapha Alassane.
Synopsis
Sim, the President of a Republic of Toads, goes on a journey invited by a neighboring president. This "jaunt is taken up with spectacles of transport, soldiers presenting arms, musicians playing military anthems, and a meeting that consists entirely of pleasantries and vague platitudes."[1] This film, "a satirical animation on the pomp and grandeur of new African leaders of the time, is often cited as the first example of sub-Saharan African animation."[2] It is reported that the original ending had Sim, upon his return, being dethroned and tossed in the water.[3]
External links
- African Film Festival of Cordoba-FCAT (license CC BY-SA-3.0)
- Bon Voyage Sim at IMDb
References
- ^ Price, Yasmina. "The Politically Trenchant Fables of Animation Pioneer Moustapha Alassane". The Criterion Collection. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ Callus, Paula (2010). "Animation as socio-political commentary: an analysis of the animated films of Congolese director Jean Michel Kibushi". Journal of African Media Studies. 2 (1): 55–71. doi:10.1386/jams.2.1.55/1.
- ^ "The Animations and Improvisations of a Trailblazing Nigerien Filmmaker". Hyperallergic. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2026-03-07.