Safi Faye

    Safi Faye

    November 22, 1943 (81 years old) in Dakar, Senegal

    Safi Faye was a Senegalese film director. 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

    Little by LittleLittle by Little
    As KineastasAs Kineastas
    Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s CinemaFilming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
    Letter from My VillageLetter from My Village
    Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the CinemaSisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema

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