Aïssa Maïga

Born: 1975-05-25

Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal

Biography

Aïssa Maïga is a Senegal-born French actress, director, writer, producer, and activist. Maïga has worked with major auteurs like Michael Haneke, Abderrahmane Sissako and Michel Gondry, and recently starred in Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut.

Known For

The Bathers
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Paris Je T'aime
Caché
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami
Don't Worry, I'm Fine
Code Unknown
Russian Dolls
Promised Sky
Diamond 13

Top Movie Credits

The Bathers Rita's sister
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Agnes Kamkwamba
Paris Je T'aime Sophie (segment "Place des Fetes")
Caché Chantal
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami Clarisse Iris
Don't Worry, I'm Fine Léa
Code Unknown Black Girl with Blonde Hair
Russian Dolls Kassia
Promised Sky Marie
Diamond 13 Farida