CNN

Cannes 2019: ‘Atlantics’ director Mati Diop is the first black female contender for the Palme d’Or

Bathed in afternoon sunlight on the steps of the Palais des Festivals, Mati Diop screamed out with arms aloft, joy writ large on her face. Red carpet galas at the Cannes Film Festival are not usually ...
Deadline.com

‘Atlantics’ Director Mati Diop Says “It’s Sad & Still Hard To Believe” She’s The First Black Woman In Competition— Cannes Ones To Watch

French-Senegalese filmmaker and actress Mati Diop has been considered a talent to watch ever since she made her on-screen debut in Claire Denis’ 35 Shots of Rum. She has starred in movies including ...
Los Angeles Times

Mati Diop on her story of ghosts and lost love in ‘Atlantics,’ Senegal’s Oscar entry

Mati Diop’s fiction feature debut “Atlantics” was a groundbreaking work even before it won the Grand Prix at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It was the first film by a black female director chosen ...
Variety

Cannes: Mati Diop’s ‘Atlantics’ Unveils Clip Ahead of Competition

MK2 has unveiled a clip for Mati Diop‘s “Atlantics” ahead of its world premiere in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Diop, a French-Senegalese filmmaker, is the first black woman to ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Mumbai: Mati Diop on Becoming the First Black Female Director in Competition at Cannes

With her directorial debut 'Atlantics' accepted into the competition lineup, Mati ?Diop is the first black female director in the Cannes competition. By Rebecca Ford Mati Diop was deep into ...
Variety

Cannes: Mati Diop’s ‘Atlantics’ Unveils Clip Ahead of Competition

MK2 has unveiled a clip for Mati Diop‘s “Atlantics” ahead of its world premiere in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Diop, a French-Senegalese filmmaker, is the first black woman to ...