The Facts
On September 28, 2026, Centre Pompidou published an interview with actor, screenwriter, and director Thomas Ngijol. The interview accompanies the museum's retrospective dedicated to Franco-Senegalese filmmaker Alain Gomis. Ngijol discusses his collaboration with Gomis on the film *Dao* (2026), his transition from stand-up comedy and popular comedies like *Case départ* (2011) to more serious dramatic roles, and his personal history with the Centre Pompidou. He also reflects on his film *Indomptables*, presented at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes in 2025 and shot in Cameroon, where his family roots lie.
The Signal
The interview signals Centre Pompidou's ongoing commitment to contextualizing contemporary Francophone cinema within its broader cultural programming. For collectors and curators tracking the intersection of popular culture and auteur cinema, Ngijol's trajectory—from the Jamel Comedy Club stage to Gomis's intimate filmmaking—represents a notable shift in the representation of Black French artists across genres. The retrospective itself reinforces Gomis's standing as a key figure in contemporary African and diaspora cinema.
- People: Thomas Ngijol, Alain Gomis, Samir Guesmi
- Museums: Centre Pompidou
- Locations: Paris
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