The socio-political and supernatural blend in Mati Diop’s Cannes-winning “Atlantics,” a bewitching film from the French-Senegalese writer-director whom, after a successful jaunt in acting and directing short films, returns to her native Senegal for her feature-length debut. It’s also the first film directed by a black woman to compete in Cannes’ main competition, where it was awarded the Grand Prix prize.
The Playlist has finally posted my interview with the talented 37-year-old filmmaker, in which she spoke to me about her native Senegal, what inspired “Atlantics” and the ghosts which haunt her movie.
“Atlantics” is now available to stream on Netflix.