Video & Film Industry
Filmmaker at
Freelance
Porto-Novo, Ouémé Department
A Franco-Beninese writer and director, Simon Moutaïrou is known for his work on films such as Goliath and Black Box. His directorial debut, No Chains, No Masters (2025), delves into the resistance against colonial oppression in 18th-century Mauritius, highlighting the bravery of enslaved individuals. The film has been praised for its gripping portrayal of historical events and is currently on a U.S. premiere tour.