From a selection of 91 eligible films, 'Atlantics' is among the 10 films shortlisted for an Oscar in the International Feature Film category.
Lupita Nyong'o took home 'Best Lead Actress' for her role in 'Us' while Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' won 'Best First Film'.
The award-winning Netflix original, could become the first Senegalese feature to earn an Oscar nomination.
We caught up with the celebrated director at the Toronto International Film Festival to talk about her new film, Atlantics
The Senegalese-French director of "Atlantiques" will be the first to be honored for her exceptional work as a female talent in the film industry.
The Senegalese-French filmmaker has surely made her mark as the 72nd Cannes Festival comes to a close.
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