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Sylvestre Amoussou

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Sylvestre Amoussou

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Dec 31, 1964 (61 years old)

Place of Birth

Benin

Biography

Sylvestre Amoussou is a Beninese actor turned film director, best known for his 2006 film Africa Paradis, a satire on immigration. After living in France for twenty years, and experiencing the lack of interesting roles offered to black actors in France, he decided to make his own movies.

Known For

Acting
2025Black to the FutureSerge
2017He Even Has Your EyesAmi Ousmane
2017African Storm: A Continent Under InfluenceEzo Essogbe
2016The African DoctorUncle Beki
2011One Step ForwardBoubacar Godmey / Koffi Godomey
2007Africa ParadiseModibo Koudossou
1996Ghost with Driver
1995Élisa
1994Le paradis absolumentOwner of the pizzeria
Production
2011One Step ForwardProducer
Directing
2017African Storm: A Continent Under InfluenceDirector
2011One Step ForwardDirector
2007Africa ParadiseDirector
Writing
2017African Storm: A Continent Under InfluenceIdea
2007Africa ParadiseScreenplay