Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema (2002)

Cast

• Safi Faye - Self
• Sarah Maldoror - Self
• Mbissine Thérèse Diop - Self
• Ngozi Onwurah - Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema about?

Exploring the extraordinary contributions of women filmmakers from Africa and the diaspora, Beti Ellerson’s engaging debut intersperses interviews with such acclaimed women directors as Safi Faye, Sarah Maldoror, Anne Mungai, Fanta Régina Nacro and Ngozi Onwurah with footage from their seminal work. With power and nuance, Ellerson also confronts the thorny question of cultural authenticity by revisiting the legendary 1991 FESPACO (Pan-African Festival of Cinema and Television of Ouagadougou), in which diasporian women were asked to leave a meeting intended for African woman only. This film is both a valuable anthology and a fitting homage to the pioneers and new talents of African cinema.

Who directed Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema?

Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema was directed by Beti Ellerson.

Who stars in Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema?

Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema stars Safi Faye, Sarah Maldoror, Mbissine Thérèse Diop, Ngozi Onwurah.

How long is Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema?

Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).

What genre is Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema?

Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema is a Documentary film.