Acting
Sylvestre Amoussou
Born 1964-12-31
Benin
Department: Acting
Biography
Sylvestre Amoussou is a Beninese actor turned film director, best known for his 2006 film Africa Paradis, a satire on immigration. After living in France for twenty years, and experiencing the lack of interesting roles offered to black actors in France, he decided to make his own movies.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Sylvestre Amoussou
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The African Doctor
2016
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He Even Has Your Eyes
2017
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Élisa
1995
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Ghost with Driver
1996
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Black to the Future
2025
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Africa Paradise
2007
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Le Paradis absolument
1994
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African Storm: A Continent Under Influence
2017
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One Step Forward
2011
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (15 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Black to the Future | Serge | Movie | 2025 |
 | African Storm: A Continent Under Influence | Ezo Essogbe | Movie | 2017 |
| African Storm: A Continent Under Influence | Idea | Movie | 2017 |
| African Storm: A Continent Under Influence | Director | Movie | 2017 |
 | He Even Has Your Eyes | Ami Ousmane | Movie | 2017 |
 | The African Doctor | Uncle Beki | Movie | 2016 |
 | One Step Forward | Boubacar Godmey / Koffi Godomey | Movie | 2011 |
| One Step Forward | Producer | Movie | 2011 |
| One Step Forward | Director | Movie | 2011 |
 | Africa Paradise | Modibo Koudossou | Movie | 2007 |
| Africa Paradise | Director | Movie | 2007 |
| Africa Paradise | Screenplay | Movie | 2007 |
 | Ghost with Driver | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1996 |
 | Élisa | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1995 |
 | Le Paradis absolument | Owner of the pizzeria | Movie | 1994 |