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.

Born
1943-11-22

Place of Birth
Dakar, Senegal

🎬 Known For

Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema

Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema