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Safi Faye

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0.2 Popularity Nov 22, 1943 (79 years old) Dakar, Senegal

Safi Faye was a Senegalese film director. 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.

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Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema
2000 as Self
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Ouaga
1988
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
2002 as Self
As Kineastas
As Kineastas
1986
Little by Little
Little by Little
1970
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La passante
1972

Biography

Safi Faye was a Senegalese film director. 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.

Filmography 25

2023
I, Your Mother Movie

Screenplay

2023
I, Your Mother Movie

Director

2002
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema Movie

as Self

2000
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema Movie

as Self

1996
Mossane Movie

Director

1996
Mossane Movie

Writer

1989
Tesito Movie

Director

1988
Ouaga Movie
1986
As Kineastas Movie
1983
Selbe: One Among Many Movie

Director

1981
Souls in the Sun Movie

Director

1979
Come and Work Movie

Director

1979
Come and Work Movie

Writer

1976
Letter from My Village Movie

as Villager (voice)

1976
Letter from My Village Movie

Director

1976
Letter from My Village Movie

Writer

1976
Letter from My Village Movie

Producer

1972
La passante Movie
1972
La passante Movie

Writer

1972
La passante Movie

Director

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Not specified
Birthday November 22, 1943 (79 years old)
Died February 22, 2023
Place of Birth Dakar, Senegal
Years Active 1970 - 2023
Popularity 0.2
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25 Total Credits
8 Movie Roles
1 Photos