Safi Faye

Safi Faye

Born 22 November 1943 in Dakar, Senegal

Died 22 February 2023 (aged 79)

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.

Director

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1996
Mossane Director
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1979
Come and Work Director
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1976
Letter from My Village Director
La passante
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1972
La passante Director

Actor

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1970
Little by Little
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2000
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema Self
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1976
Letter from My Village Villager (voice)
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1986
As Kineastas

Writer

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1996
Mossane Writer
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1979
Come and Work Writer
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1976
Letter from My Village Writer
La passante
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1972
La passante Writer

Producer

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1976
Letter from My Village Producer