Mati Diop

Born: 1982-06-22

Birthplace: Paris, France

Biography

Mati Diop (born June 22, 1982) is a French-Senegalese actress and film director. She directed the 2019 film Atlantics, for which she became the first black female director to be in contention for the Cannes Film Festival's highest prize, the Palme d'Or. At Cannes, Atlantics won the Grand Prix.

Known For

Atlantics
Simon Killer
Hermia & Helena
Both Sides of the Blade
35 Shots of Rum
Dahomey
Queens of Drama
In My Room
Atlantiques
Fort Buchanan

Top Movie Credits

Atlantics Casting
35 Shots of Rum Joséphine
Dahomey Director
Queens of Drama Mimi's Mother
In My Room Director of Photography