VarietyAug 28, 2025

Locarno Prizewinner Mamadou Dia Readies Feature Documentary ‘Legacy’ About ‘Mother of African Dance’
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https://variety.com/2025/film/global/mamadou-dia-documentary-legacy-african-dance-1236491032/

Mamadou Dia Readies Documentary ‘Legacy’ on ‘Mother of African Dance’

The Senegalese director, who won the award for best first feature at Locarno, is in post on a documentary about a legendary West African dance school.

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DeadlineJul 14, 2025

Final Cut In Venice: New Features By Mamadou Dia & Sara Ishaq Unveiled In Eight-Picture Selection
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https://deadline.com/2025/07/final-cut-in-venice-2025-selection-1236456478/

Final Cut In Venice: New Features By Mamadou Dia & Sara Ishaq Unveiled In Eight-Picture Selection

Final Cut In Venice: New Features By Mamadou Dia, & Sara Ishaq Unveiled In Eight-Picture Selection

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VarietyFeb 17, 2024

Rising Senegalese Filmmaker Mamadou Dia on Grief, Trauma and ‘Indigenous Ways’ of Healing in Berlin Encounters Premiere ‘Demba’
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https://variety.com/2024/film/global/berlin-mamadou-dia-demba-1235910539/

Senegal's Mamadou Dia on Grief and Healing in Berlin Premiere 'Demba'

After scooping two prizes in Locarno with his directorial debut, Dia returns with an affecting portrait of a middle-aged widower wrestling with grief.

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