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
all 21
Movies 21
Director 14
Producer 3
Writer 1
self 1
Director
Black Tea (2024)
Movie
Writer
The Invitation (2022)
Movie
Director
Le vol du Boli (2020)
Movie
Self
Abderrahmane Sissako: Beyond Territories (2017)
Movie
Director
Timbuktu (2014)
Movie
1
Director
Stories on Human Rights (2008)
Movie
Director
Tiya's Dream (2008)
Movie
Director
8 (2008)
Movie
Producer
Dry Season (2006)
Movie
Director
Bamako (2006)
Movie
Producer
Little Men (2003)
Movie
Executive Producer
Abouna (2002)
Movie
Director
Waiting for Happiness (2002)
Movie
Dramane
Life on Earth (1998)
Movie
Director
Rostov-Luanda (1998)
Movie
Director
Documenta X - Die Filme (1997)
Movie
Director
Sabriya (1997)
Movie
Director / Writer
Africa Dreaming (1997)
Movie
ProductionDesigner
Molom: A Legend of Mongolia (1994)
Movie
Director
October (1993)
Movie
Director
The Game (1991)
Movie
Ratings
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2006
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1961-10-13 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceKiffa, Mauritania
CitizenshipsMauritania, France, Mali
Also Known Asعبد الرحمن سيساكو, 압데라만 시사코
AwardsLumières Award for Best Film, César Award for Best Film, César Award for Best Original Screenplay, César Award for Best Director, Prix France Culture Cinéma, Stallion of Yennenga, Lumières Award for Best Director, French Syndicate of Cinema Critics
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