When was Abderrahmane Sissako born?

Abderrahmane Sissako was born on 13 October 1961 in Kiffa.

What positions has Abderrahmane Sissako held?

Positions held by Abderrahmane Sissako include: president (since 2008).

Where did Abderrahmane Sissako study?

Abderrahmane Sissako was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography.

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Abderrahmane Sissako

Mauritanian film director and film producer (born 1961)

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Abderrahmane Sissako 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.

Quick facts

Born: 13 October 1961 wd
Place of birth: Kiffa wd
Citizenship: Mauritania, Mali wd
Occupation: film producer, film director, actor, screenwriter, video artist, director wd
Education: Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography wd

Positions held wd

president (since 2008)

Awards wd

Prix France Culture Cinéma (2003)
César Award for Best Director (2015)
César Award for Best Original Screenplay
Lumière Award for Best Director (2015)
Prix du meilleur film français du Syndicat français de la critique de cinéma
Lumière Award for Best Film (2015)
César Award for Best Film
Stallion of Yennenga (2003)
honorary doctor of Paris 8 University (2013)

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When was Abderrahmane Sissako born?: Abderrahmane Sissako was born on 13 October 1961 in Kiffa.
What positions has Abderrahmane Sissako held?: Positions held by Abderrahmane Sissako include: president (since 2008).
Where did Abderrahmane Sissako study?: Abderrahmane Sissako was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography.

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