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Safi Faye

Nov 22, 1943 - Feb 22, 2023 (79 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

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Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
Self
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Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Self
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Little by Little
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Letter from My Village
Villager (voice)
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Ouaga
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Leçon de cinéma avec Safi Faye
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La passante
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As Kineastas

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