Safi Faye
Born: 1943-11-22
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Biography
Safi Faye was a Senegalese film director and ethnologist. Faye directed many feature films, and today is recognized as one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most prominent directors. Her 1996 film Mossane received the Un certain regard award at Cannes.
Known For
Mossane
Letter from My Village
Little by Little
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
Ouaga
As Kineastas
Ambassades Nourricières
Come and Work
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Leçon de cinéma avec Safi Faye