Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. French-Mauritanian filmmaker Abid Mohamed Medoun Hondo (professionally known as Med Hondo), a founding father of African cinema, ...

“Hondo” hasn’t exactly been a lost film in the 53-plus years since its original release, but few people alive have seen it as it was meant to be seen. Pic was filmed in WarnerColor 3-D, yet even at ...

“West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty,” a 1979 African movie musical, has quietly built a devoted fan base. Now, it’s back in a restoration. By Juan A. Ramírez It’s safe to say that the ...

This upcoming Friday, when two simultaneous New York revivals of Med Hondo’s films get under way, many viewers are going to find their cinematic map expanding. Film Forum will be screening a new ...

'Hondo' Was Based on Louis L'Amour's Original Short Story 'The Gift of Cochise' The short story is the bread and butter of the Western genre. Plenty of classic Western films—such as The Man Who Shot ...

The French-Mauritanian filmmaker gained international recognition with his feature debut, "Soleil O," which is being restored by Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation. An award-winning filmmaker who also ...