Sotigui Kouyaté
Sotigui Kouyaté

Sotigui Kouyaté

Jul 19, 1936 (89 years old)

Overview

Birthday
Jul 19, 1936
Death date
Apr 17, 2010

Biography

An African griot and actor of film and stage who made a name for himself in European productions, Sotigui Kouyaté (19 July 1936 – 17 April 2010) was one of the first Malian, Burkinabé actors. He was a member of the Mandinka ethnic group, and father of film director Dani Kouyaté, of storyteller Hassane Kassi Kouyaté and of actor Mabô Kouyaté.

Known For

Faro: Goddess of the Waters
1h 36m
DOLBY
Movie 2007

Faro: Goddess of the Waters

Faro is a real goddess of a real tribe (the...

The Ring Finger
1h 40m
DOLBY
Movie 2005

The Ring Finger

When she is slightly hurt in the factory where she...

The Truth About Charlie
1h 44m
DOLBY
Movie 2002

The Truth About Charlie

Regina meets charming Joshua while vacationing in Martinique, as she...

Dirty Pretty Things
1h 37m
DOLBY
Movie 2002

Dirty Pretty Things

An undocumented immigrant finds a human heart in one of...

Sia, the Myth of the Python
1h 36m
DOLBY
Movie 2001

Sia, the Myth of the Python

Kaya Maghan, the despotic king of Wagadou, follows the instructions...

Little Senegal
1h 37m
DOLBY
Movie 2001

Little Senegal

Fascinated by the history of his people, Alloune, an old...

Genesis
1h 42m
DOLBY
Movie 1999

Genesis

Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the...

A Civilized People
1h 37m
DOLBY
Movie 1999

A Civilized People

Lebanese director Randa Chahal Sabbag spins this bleak war drama...

Keita! The Voice of the Griot
1h 34m
DOLBY
Movie 1996

Keita! The Voice of the Griot

It is an ordinary afternoon for young Mabo Keïta, at...

La Plante Humaine
1h 20m
DOLBY
Movie 1996

La Plante Humaine