Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beti Ellerson
- Original Title
- Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
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Beti Ellerson
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Beti Ellerson
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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?
The principal cast of Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema includes Safi Faye, Sarah Maldoror, Mbissine Thérèse Diop, Ngozi Onwurah.
When was Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema released and how long is it?
Sisters of the Screen - African Women in the Cinema was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.