Pierre Rouamba

Pierre Ernest Rouamba (29 June 1951 – 21 May 2023) was a Burkinabe film director and producer. He is especially known for his 2003 film Tasuma.

Early life and education

Pierre Ernest Rouamba was born in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on 29 June 1951.

He studied at the Institut africain d'Éducation cinématographique (INAFEC) in Ouagadougou.

Career

Rouamba was one of the founders of the film production company ClapAfrik. He served as an assistant director for several feature films, before directing many short films himself, including for television.

Other activities

In 2000 Rouamba was coordinator for the Pan African Federation of Filmmakers (FEPACI), and was on the advisory board of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO).

He also taught film direction and production at the Institut Supérieur de l'Image et du Son (ISIS/SE) in Ouagadougou.

Death

Rouamba died in Ouagadougou on 21 May 2023.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Rouamba's films include:

References