| Koudous Seihon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Burkina Faso |
| Occupation | Actor |
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Koudous Seihon is a Burkinabé actor best known for his roles in the Italian films Mediterranea and A Ciambra.
Early life
While from Burkina Faso, Seihon eventually left the country to seek employment in Italy, where he worked as an orange picker and African community leader.
Acting career
In 2015, Seihon was cast by Jonas Carpignano to star in Mediterranea, a role for which Seihon received numerous accolades. Two years later, Seihon garnered a major part in Carpiganon's second feature, A Ciambra. In 2021, Seihon played Ayiva in Carpignano's next film, the critically acclaimed A Chiara.
Personal life
Siehon speaks several languages, including Italian, French, Arabic, Mossi, and Bissa.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cairo International Film Festival | Best Actor | Mediterranea | Won |
| 2015 | Stockholm Film Festival | Best Actor | Mediterranea | Won |
| 2015 | Zurich Film Festival | Special Mention | Mediterranea | Won |
| 2016 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Male Lead | Mediterranea | Nominated |
References
- ^ "The Backstory Of "Mediterranea," A Timely Film About Migrants In Europe". Fast Company. November 23, 2015.
- "Past Winners". Stockholm Film Festival. 2012-10-11. Archived from the original on 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
- "The Ciambra review: rush of storytelling and style". The Guardian. June 13, 2018.
- "Neorealist 'A Ciambra' captures a boy's life in a changing Italy". Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2018.
- Rooney, David (2021-07-09). "'A Chiara': Film Review | Cannes 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-07.