Abderrahmane Sissako
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Summary
Abderrahmane Sissako was born on October 13, 1961[1], in Kiffa[2]. He has worked as a film producer[3], film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], and video artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,163 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Mauritania[9], Mali[10], France[11]
- Occupation: director[12]
- Position held: president[13]
- Educated at: Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[14]
- Award received: Prix France Culture Cinéma[15], César Award for Best Director[16], César Award for Best Original Screenplay[17], Lumière Award for Best Director[18], Prix du meilleur film français du Syndicat français de la critique de cinéma[19], Lumière Award for Best Film[20], César Award for Best Film[21], Stallion of Yennenga[22], honorary doctor of Paris 8 University[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Abderrahmane Sissako[25]
- Family name: Sissako[26]
- Given name: Abderrahmane[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[28], African Film Festival, Inc.[29]
- Participant in: documenta x[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31], Arabic[32]
- Topic has template: Template:Abderrahmane Sissako[33]
- Start of work period: 1989[34]
Why It Matters
Abderrahmane Sissako has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Abderrahmane Sissako born?
Abderrahmane Sissako was born in Kiffa[2].
What did Abderrahmane Sissako do for work?
Abderrahmane Sissako worked as a film producer[3], film director[4], actor[5], screenwriter[6], and video artist[7].
Where did Abderrahmane Sissako go to school?
Abderrahmane Sissako was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[14].
What awards did Abderrahmane Sissako receive?
Honors received include Prix France Culture Cinéma[15], César Award for Best Director[16], César Award for Best Original Screenplay[17], and Lumière Award for Best Director[18].