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21 August 2019
Mati Diop Will Be Presented the Inaugural Mary Pickford Award at TIFF 2019
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.
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News
08 August 2019
Mati Diop's 'Atlantiques' Will Be Making Its U.S. Debut at the 57th New York Film Festival
The critically acclaimed film from the Senegalese-French filmmaker will be heading to the big screen stateside very soon.
Film + TV
28 May 2019
Cannes 2019: Mati Diop Snags Grand Prix Award and a Netflix Acquisition for 'Atlantique'
The Senegalese-French filmmaker has surely made her mark as the 72nd Cannes Festival comes to a close.
Film + TV
16 May 2019
Watch These New Clips from Mati Diop's Cannes 2019 Contender, 'Atlantique'
Mati Diop is the first black woman in the festival's 72-year history to be selected in the Competition program.
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