Cannes One To Watch: ‘Banel & Adama’ Writer-Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy On Representing Her Heritage In Debut Film
Senegalese and French directorRamata-Toulaye Syis only the second Black woman to make it into Competition inCannes. I was raised in the Fulani tradition at home and French culture outside. Watch on Deadline I didnt want to direct. Ramata-Toulaye SyDaniele Venturelli/Getty Images He was my godfather in the cinema world. It went on to win prizes at Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand. I didnt have time to go festivals because I was moved straight on to the feature, she says....