The documentary Kásuumaay, une experiencie de paix en Casamance, has been directed by Xavier Puigserver and it describes the singularity of the kingdom of Oussouye, a territory in Casamance (South Senegal) which goes on with its life beyond the violence that disrupts the region.
In fact, the conflict between the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance and the Senegalese Army has been going on for over 30 years now, despite some partial peace treaties.
The film narrates the struggle of King Sibilumbay to bring Kásuumaay (which means ‘Peace’ in the language of the Joola ethnic group) to the Kingdom of Oussouye after he was enthroned in the territory in 2000, and it highlights the role that folklore and tradition authorities play in African societies.
This work is a co-production of ICIP (by means of a RI-ICIP project grant ) and the Study Group of African Societies – Barcelona University (GESA). The film will be presented in Lisbon on the 28th June, within the 5th European Conference on African Studies.
18.01.2013
