Elvire Adjamonsi facts for kids

Elvire Adjamonsi was born on February 18, 1971, in Benin. She is a talented filmmaker, actor, and journalist. She is also known for her amazing work in creating and running film festivals and cultural places all over Africa.

Early Life and Film Beginnings

Learning and First Film

Elvire Adjamonsi grew up in Benin. She studied Visual communication at the Pan African Institute for Development (IPD) in Burkina Faso. Soon after her studies, she made her first documentary film. This film was called De l'eau toute l'année (Water All Year). It was 26 minutes long and showed how mini-dams work in Burkina Faso.

Award-Winning Script

Elvire also wrote a script named "BIDOSSESSI". This script won second place in a competition called APROMEDIA. In 2004, her script was chosen for a special writing workshop. This workshop, called Sud Ecriture, took place in Morocco and Tunisia. It helped writers develop their stories.

Short Films and Documentaries

In 2010, Elvire wrote her first short film, La Maudite (The Accursed). This film was shown at the first Francophone Film Festival in Atakpamé (Togo). She then made another short film called Cica la petite Sorcière (Cica the Little Witch). Elvire also created a documentary film named TOLEGBA. This film was about a special god from Benin. Even though some people thought of this god as a demon, he was believed to protect people.

Acting and Journalism

Acting Roles

Elvire Adjamonsi has also acted in several television series. Two of her most famous roles were in "Un tour de vis" and "Baobab". These shows were watched by many people across Africa. She also worked behind the scenes as an assistant director for Channel 2 in Benin.

Working as a Journalist

Besides her film work, Elvire started a career as a journalist and graphic designer. She wrote for different magazines and newspapers. These included Afiavi Magazine, a French magazine about African culture. She also wrote for several newspapers in Benin, such as Le Progrès and Fraternité.

Cultural Development Work

Supporting Arts in Africa

Elvire Adjamonsi is very well known for her work in cultural development. She focuses on French-speaking countries where there is not much government help for arts and culture. Her goal is to make Africa a major center for arts and culture around the world.

Founding Festivals

She has started and managed many festivals for film, theater, and music. Some of these festivals include:

• LAGUNIMAGE (Benin, 2000)
• Les Journées Théâtrales en Campagne (Pointe-Noire, 2003–2004)
• Le Ngombi (Bangui, 2001)
• FITHEB (Benin, 2006)
• NSANGU NDJINDJI (Pointe-Noire, 2008)
• FITHA (Ivory Coast)
• JOUTHEC (Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazza)
• @fricourt

In 2016, she also organized a puppet theater festival and a street art festival. Elvire works with many groups, including orchestras, theater companies, and production companies. She helps them bring their art to more people.

See also

In Spanish: Elvire Adjamonsi para niños