Safi Faye

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.

Known For

Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema

Self

Little by Little

Letter from My Village

Villager (voice)

Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema

Self

As Kineastas

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2009	Leçon de cinéma avec Safi Faye
2002	Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema	Self
2000	Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema	Self
1988	Ouaga
1986	As Kineastas
1976	Letter from My Village	Villager (voice)
1972	La passante
1970	Little by Little

Year	TV Show	Role