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
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
As Kineastas
Little by Little
Ouaga
Letter from My Village
Tesito
I, Your Mother
Come and Work
Selbe: One Among Many

Top Movie Credits

Mossane Writer
Tesito Director