Med Hondo
Med Hondo (1936–2019) was a Mauritanian director, one of the central figures of African cinema and a vocal advocate for African film distribution and representation in international cinema. He spent much of his career in France, where his features and documentaries dealt with colonialism, racism, and African history. His acclaimed films include Soleil Ô, West Indies, Sarraounia, Black Light, and Watani: A World Without Evil.