Pioneering African filmmaker Souleymane Cissé dies aged 84
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, one of the pioneers of African cinema, has died aged 84.His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death at clinic in the capital Bamako, expressing shock and mourning "the loss of a man who dedicated his life to film and art".
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies at age 84
Cissé was the first Black African filmmaker to win a feature film prize at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
Trailblazing African film-maker and Cannes winner Souleymane Cissé dies
Malian film director Souleymane Cissé, one of the pioneers of African cinema, has died aged 84. His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death at a clinic in the capital Bamako, expressing shock and mourning "the loss of a man who dedicated his life to film and art". The cause of his death has not been announced.
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.
Souleymane Cisse, Father of African Cinema, Dies
Mali's renowned filmmaker and director Souleymane Cisse, who is considered one of the pillars of African cinema, died at a Bamako clinic aged 84.His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death, saying that he dedicated his life to his country,
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