Toto Bissainthe (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, Toto Bissainthe is a notable film directed by Sarah Maldoror.
What it’s about. „Sarah Maldoror […] is respectfully regarded as the matriarch of African cinema (she was the first woman of color to make a feature film). For her, filmmaking was a weapon for struggle and liberation from the very beginning of her experiences in cinema.“ (African Film Festival New York, Biograpy Sarah Maldoror) Her film Toto Bissainthe portraits the Haitian singer and actress of the same name. Along with the likes of Samb Makharam or Timité Bassori, Maldoror and Bissainthe were part of the 60’s ensemble of renowned theatre group „Les Griots“.
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- Where can I watch Toto Bissainthe (1984)?
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- When was Toto Bissainthe released?
- Toto Bissainthe was released in 1984.