About Souleymane Cissé
Souleymane Cissé is a renowned director born in Bamako, Mali, with 31 credits to their name.
Souleymane Cissé (21 April 1940 – 19 February 2025) was a Malian film director, regarded as one of the first generation of African filmmakers. He was called "Africa's greatest living filmmaker" while his film Yeelen has been called "conceivably the greatest African film ever made".
He was the first director from sub-Saharan Africa to receive an award, at the Cannes Film Festival in 1987, for “Yeelen”,...
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Portfolio Overview
Souleymane Cissé has contributed to 17 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.6/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
Active since 1988 — present (38 years), Souleymane Cissé has built a legendary body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for director. Souleymane Cissé has worked behind the scenes on 26 productions.
Current Popularity
Souleymane Cissé has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 0.6.
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Which titles feature work by Souleymane Cissé?
Souleymane Cissé has contributed to acclaimed titles including Yeelen, Yeelen, Yeelen and more. That is 31 credits in total. Primary field: director.
Souleymane Cissé — what are they known for?
Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are Yeelen, Yeelen. The career now spans over 38 years.
How many titles does Souleymane Cissé have?
Credited on 5 on-screen roles, 26 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 31 screen credits in total.
Souleymane Cissé — what are the latest titles?
The most recent projects are WHEN CINEMA SPEAKS....
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