Abderrahmane Sissako

Born in October 13th, 1961

From Kiffa, Mauritania

Abderrahmane Sissako Biography

Abderrahmane Sissako (born 13 October 1961) is a Mauritanian-born Malian film director and producer. His film Waiting for Happiness (Heremakono) was screened at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival official selection under Un Certain Regard, winning the FIPRESCI Prize. His 2007 film Bamako received much attention. Sissako's themes include globalisation, exile and the displacement of people.

His 2014 film Timbuktu was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film.

Abderrahmane Sissako Movies

Timbuktu Poster
January 3, 2015
Dry Season Poster
September 1, 2006
Life on Earth Poster
October 10, 1998
Africa Dreaming Poster
January 1, 1997

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