Alain Gomis Retrospective "Histoires Communes" at MK2 Bibliothèque, Paris

The Centre Pompidou in Paris is presenting a major retrospective of films by Franco-Senegalese director Alain Gomis, titled "Histoires Communes." The event runs from October 7 to 20, 2026, at the MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris. Gomis's filmography, spanning 25 years, is known for blurring the boundaries between fiction and documentary. His work has been widely recognized and awarded at festivals worldwide, including two top prizes at Fespaco and a Silver Bear at the Berlinale. The retrospective highlights key films such as "Félicité," which portrays the daily life of a bar singer in Kinshasa, played by Véro Tshanda Beya in her first film role. "L'Afrance," Gomis's debut feature, follows Elhadj, a Senegalese student in 1980s Paris caught between two cultures after being arrested for expired papers. His latest film, "Dao," features Gloria and her family navigating a daughter's wedding in France and a mourning ceremony for her father in Guinea-Bissau. Gomis was recently a guest on RFI's program hosted by Nathalie Amar. The retrospective offers a comprehensive look at his unique cinematic grammar. Additionally, the source mentions a Café Polar segment with Alexandra Schwartzbrod discussing her book "Les Fantômes de Gaza," and a report by Moise Gomis on the Cinema and Artificial Intelligence festival in Lagos, Nigeria. The playlist includes music by Thelonious Monk and Ino Casablanca.