This film essay critically examines Omar Victor Diop’s powerful image Thiaroye 1944 from his Liberty series. Through personal reflection, historical research, and visual analysis, the film explores how constructed photography can reimagine colonial histories and connect deeply with contemporary struggles. Blending academic inquiry with personal narrative, I reflects on identity, oppression, and the universal resonance of Diop’s work, proving that beauty in photography can also be a vehicle for truth, resistance, and human connection.
Beyond Beautiful Photography (2025)
Evaluating the Power of Omar Victor Diop's Constructed Photograph of Thiaroye 1944 by Hassan Alhussain