Souleymane Cissé

Souleymane Cissé, a renowned Malian film director, has left an indelible mark on the cinematic world with his groundbreaking work. His remarkable journey began in 1975 with the production of "Den Muso" (The Young Girl),a pivotal moment in Malian film history as it became the first full-length feature film in the Bambara language. Unfortunately, this milestone was met with swift censorship by the government, effectively silencing the film's message. Undeterred, Cissé continued to push boundaries with his subsequent films, including "Baara" (Work) in 1977, "Finyè" (The Wind) in 1981, and the critically acclaimed "Yeelen" (Brightness),which earned the prestigious Prix du Jury at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.