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African Cinema: Perspectives from Ohio
Soleil Ô
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As we dive into the film Soleil Ô directed by Med Hondo we will discuss major themes of this film such as the inequalities of colonialism and how Med Hondo chose to conveys such themes by breaking down specific shots from the film. We hope you enjoy listening to our personal opinion about the film along with scholarly interpretations.
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