‘A truly ground-breaking, major study that offers a rare glimpse into the motives and makings of one of Africa’s foremost filmmakers.’ – Professor Sada Niang, University of Victoria (Canada).

A pioneering work. … Thackway’s generosity and critical rigour allow her to pinpoint the international value of Teno’s cinema, whilst Teno’s bold and brilliant understanding of history and politics makes this work a must for readers, be they scholars or the general public. – Antoinette Tidjani Alou, Université Abdou Moumouni, Tydskrif Vir Letterkunde.

Fascinating from start to finish, summoning both the deep erudition of the academic Melissa Thackway in the first part and in the second the detailed answers provided by the filmmaker on his journey, his aspirations and choices. – Olivier Barlet, Africultures.