Abderrahmane Sissako, the Mauritanian award-winning filmmaker, laureate of Cannes Film Festival, César and many more, has been named as President of the International Competition Jury of the 22nd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival.
Sissako is one of the most profound voices in world cinema, known for his deep humanism, compassion, pursuit of justice, and advocacy for tolerance. For the first time in its history, Golden Apricot will honor an African filmmaker.
Sissako is one of the most profound voices in world cinema, known for his deep humanism, compassion, pursuit of justice, and advocacy for tolerance. For the first time in its history, Golden Apricot will honor an African filmmaker.
