Abderrahmane Sissako
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- October 13, 1961
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Artou 2026
Director, Writer
Black Tea 2024
Director, Writer
Le vol du Boli 2020
Director
- Al Zubarah
Al Zubarah 2019
Director, Screenplay
- Life in Al Barr
Life in Al Barr 2019
Director, Screenplay
Abderrahmane Sissako: Beyond Territories 2017
as Self
Timbuktu 2014
Director, Writer
Tiya's Dream 2008
Director
Stories on Human Rights 2008
Director
8 2008
Director, Writer
- Mambéty For Ever
Mambéty For Ever 2008
as Self
Bamako 2007
as Cow-boy, Director, Writer, Producer
Dry Season 2006
Producer
Little Men 2003
Producer
Our Father 2002
Executive Producer
Waiting for Happiness 2002
Director, Writer
Life on Earth 1998
as Dramane, Director, Writer
- Rostov-Luanda
Rostov-Luanda 1998
Actor, Director, Writer
- Documenta X - Die Filme
Documenta X - Die Filme 1997
Director
Sabriya 1997
Director
Africa Dreaming 1997
Writer, Director
- Le Chameau et les bâtons flottants
Le Chameau et les bâtons flottants 1996
Director
Molom: A Legend of Mongolia 1994
Production Designer
- October
October 1993
Director, Writer
The Game 1991
Director, Writer
Credits from TMDB.