Koudous Seihon
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.[1]
Acting career
In 2015, Seihon was cast by Jonas Carpignano to star in Mediterranea, a role for which Seihon received numerous accolades.[2] Two years later, Seihon garnered a major part in Carpiganon's second feature, A Ciambra.[3][4]
Personal life
Siehon speaks several languages, including Italian, French, Arabic, Moshi, and Bissa.[1]
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
- ^ a b "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.