Faat-Kiné (2001)

Synopsis: In FAAT-KINE, African filmmaker Ousmane Sembene, widely considered one of the world's finest directors, focuses on the life of a modern woman, Faat-Kiné, living in Dakar, Senegal. Well to do and on... In FAAT-KINE, African filmmaker Ousmane Sembene, widely considered one of the world's finest directors, focuses on the life of a modern woman, Faat-Kiné, living in Dakar, Senegal. Well to do and on the go, this stylish lady drives around in her fancy car, stopping to check on business at the gas station that she operates, then catching up with friends for lunch. As her character is developed, it becomes clear that her life is hardly carefree, and the film shifts its gaze to issues of women's rights, tackling topics such as polygamy, impotence, gender clashes, and postcolonial life. [More]

Director: Ousmane Sembene

Director: Ousmane Sembene
Studio: New Yorker Films