Abderrahmane Sissako
Abderrahmane Sissako (Arabic: عبد الرحمن سيساكو; 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 a FIPRESCI Prize. His 2006 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.
Abderrahmane Sissako | |
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Sissako at the 2016 César award | |
| Born | 13 October 1961 Kiffa, Mauritania |
| Nationality | Mauritanian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
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