Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Jan 16, 2002 · 1h 13m
Director
Beti EllersonOverview
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.
Cast of Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Crew of Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
About Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
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…
When was Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema released?
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema was released on January 16, 2002.
How long is Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema?
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
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 is in the cast of Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema?
The cast of Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema includes Safi Faye (Self), Sarah Maldoror (Self), Mbissine Thérèse Diop (Self) and Ngozi Onwurah (Self).