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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.
Safi Faye is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Letter from My Village (1976), Mossane (1996), Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema (2000), Little by Little (1970), As Kineastas (1986), Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema (2002), Come and Work (1979), Ouaga (1988). The recorded credits span 1970 to 2023, including 16 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies16
TV shows0
Active years represented1970–2023
Place of birthDakar, Senegal
Died
Known for
MovieLetter from My Village
MovieMossane
MovieFilming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
MovieLittle by Little
MovieAs Kineastas
MovieSisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
MovieCome and Work
MovieOuaga
MovieAmbassades Nourricières
MovieSouls in the Sun
MovieLeçon de cinéma avec Safi Faye
MovieSelbe: One Among Many
MovieElsie Haas, Femme Peintre, Cinéaste d'Haïti
MovieTesito
MovieLa passante
MovieI, Your Mother