Abderrahmane Sissako Photo

Abderrahmane Sissako

Directing

2.6 Popularity Oct 13, 1961 (63 years old) Kiffa, Mauritania

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 at...

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.

Filmography 38

2024
Black Tea Movie

Director

2024
Black Tea Movie

Writer

2020
Le vol du Boli Movie

Director

2019
Life in Al Barr Movie

Screenplay

2019
Life in Al Barr Movie

Director

2019
Al Zubarah Movie

Director

2019
Al Zubarah Movie

Screenplay

2014
Timbuktu Movie

Director

2014
Timbuktu Movie

Writer

2008
8 Movie

Director

2008
2008
8 Movie

Writer

2008
Tiya's Dream Movie

Director

2006
Dry Season Movie

Producer

2006
Bamako Movie

as Cow-boy

2006
Bamako Movie

Director

2006
Bamako Movie

Writer

2006
Bamako Movie

Producer

2003
Little Men Movie

Producer

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Abderrahmane Sissako Photo

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday October 13, 1961 (63 years old)
Place of Birth Kiffa, Mauritania
Also Known As عبد الرحمن سيساكو, 압데라만 시사코
Years Active 1991 - 2024
Popularity 2.6
Career Stats
38 Total Credits
4 Movie Roles
1 Photos