Maïmouna Doucouré

Maïmouna Doucouré is a French writer and filmmaker.[1] Her short film, Maman(s) was showcased at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)[1]

Maman(s)

Maman(s) was presented at TIFF in 2015. It was the awarded the Short Cuts award for Best Short Film.[2] The jury noted the complex nature of polygamy, and the human conflict that arises.[2] The films plot centers on Aida, an eight-year-old girl, who is adjusting to the introduction of her father's second wife.[3] Maïmouna Doucouré was inspired by her own experiences with polygamy as a young child.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "TIFF.net | Maman(s)". TIFF. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
  2. 1 2 "TIFF.net | Room Wins the Grolsch People's Choice Award! See All the TIFF15 Winners...". TIFF. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
  3. ↑ "Sundance's Shorts Program is 39% Female-Helmed". Women and Hollywood. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
  4. ↑ "MAMAN S". afifest.afi.com. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
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