Safi Faye
Directing1943Dakar, Senegal
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.
Known For
Acting History
Future
2023
I, Your Mother
Screenplay
I, Your Mother
Director
1989
Tesito
Director
1988
1986
1984
Ambassades Nourricières
Director
Ambassades Nourricières
Writer
1983
Selbe: One Among Many
Director
1981
Souls in the Sun
Director
1979
Come and Work
Director
Come and Work
Writer
1976
Letter from My Village
as Villager (voice)
Letter from My Village
Director
Letter from My Village
Writer
Letter from My Village
Producer
1972
1970