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26 May 2025
The Mati Diop Cannes Win That Amplified African Cinema's Rich Legacy
The French Senegalese filmmaker’s historic Grand Prix win in 2019 marked a milestone in African cinema and inspired a new generation of filmmakers.
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31 December 2024
11 Top Cultural Moments By Africans in 2024
In a year marked by continental protests and uncertainty, here are some cultural breakthrough moments in sports, cinema, and music.
Film + TV
26 February 2024
Mati Diop Makes History With Her Sophomore Film 'Dahomey'
The French Senegalese filmmaker’s second feature, Dahomey, which follows a pack of treasures on their return from Paris to Benin, won the top prize at the Berlin Film Festival.
News
17 December 2019
Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' Has Been Shortlisted for an Oscar
From a selection of 91 eligible films, 'Atlantics' is among the 10 films shortlisted for an Oscar in the International Feature Film category.
Film + TV
10 December 2019
Trevor Noah, Lupita Nyong'o, Cynthia Erivo & Mati Diop Nominated for 2020 Critics Choice Awards
Check out the full list of 2020 nominees for the 2020 Critics Choice Awards.
Film + TV
05 December 2019
Lupita Nyong'o and Mati Diop Win at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Lupita Nyong'o took home 'Best Lead Actress' for her role in 'Us' while Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' won 'Best First Film'.
Film + TV
09 October 2019
Watch the First Official Trailer for History-Making Senegalese Film, 'Atlantics'
The award-winning Netflix original, could become the first Senegalese feature to earn an Oscar nomination.
Film + TV
19 September 2019
Senegalese Filmmaker Mati Diop Tells a Haunted Story of Migration
We caught up with the celebrated director at the Toronto International Film Festival to talk about her new film, Atlantics
News
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.
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
24 May 2019
How To Survive Cannes Film Festival As a Black Filmmaker
A film festival is intense by nature, but Cannes is a whirlwind.
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