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
Ambassades Nourricières
Come and Work
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
Letter from My Village
Little by Little
As Kineastas
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Tesito
La passante

Top Movie Credits

Mossane Writer
Ambassades Nourricières Director
Come and Work Writer
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema Self
Letter from My Village Producer
Little by Little
As Kineastas
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema Self
Tesito Director
La passante Director