A documentary about internationally renowned Malian photographer Malick Sidibe, whose iconic images of his country from the late 1950s through to the 70s captured the carefree spirit of his generation asserting their freedom after independence up until an Islamic coup ushered in years of military dictatorship. The filmmakers travel to Malick Sidibe's studio in Bamako to witness him at work and meet many of the subjects of his earlier photographs, whose personal stories also tell the history of Mali. Embellished with a fantastic soundtrack that features the best in Malian music
“In an evocative portrait, Spender captures Sidibé at work in the tiny Bamako studio he has used since the 1950s. Dolce Vita Africana also serves as a lively snapshot of Malian society over the last 40 years.” The Daily Telegraph
Cosima Spender - Director
Natasha Dack - Producer
Nikki Parrott - Producer
1 X 63 minutes
A Tigerlily Film for BBC Storyville and ZDF
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As part of an exhibition showing a collection of some of the beautiful photography of the great Malian photographer Malick Sidibé at The Lichfield Studios, there will be a one-off free screening of Tigerlily's film about Malick, entitled DOLCE VITA AFRICANA. The screening will be on Saturday 27th March at 4pm until 5pm. The exhibition itself runs until Friday April 16th. Address; The Lichfield Studios, 133 Oxford Gardens, London, W10 6NE.