Directing
Abderrahmane Sissako
Directing · Born 1961-10-13 · Kiffa, Mauritania
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.
Credits · 18
FilmBlack Tea
2024 · Director
FilmLe vol du Boli
2020 · Director
FilmTimbuktu
2014 · Director
Film8
2008 · Director
FilmStories on Human Rights
2008 · Director
FilmBamako
2007 · Cow-boy
FilmDry Season
2006 · Producer
FilmLittle Men
2003 · Producer
FilmOur Father
2002 · Executive Producer
FilmWaiting for Happiness
2002 · Director
FilmLife on Earth
1998 · Dramane
Rostov-Luanda
FilmRostov-Luanda
1998 · Director
Documenta X - Die Filme
FilmDocumenta X - Die Filme
1997 · Director
FilmSabriya
1997 · Director
FilmAfrica Dreaming
1997 · Writer
FilmMolom: A Legend of Mongolia
1994 · Production Designer
October
FilmOctober
1993 · Director
FilmThe Game
1991 · Writer