Who directed the film Karidja Touré is best known for starring in?
Girlhood (film) Girlhood (French: Bande de filles , "Gang of Girls") is a 2014 French drama film directed by Céline Sciamma, starring Karidja Touré. It is a coming of age film that focuses on the life of Marieme (Karidja Touré), a girl who lives in a rough neighborhood right outside of Paris The film discusses and challenges conceptions of race, gender and class; Sciamma's goal was to capture the stories of black teenagers, characters she claims are generally underdeveloped in French films. It was screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. It was also screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. It received four nominations at the 40th César Awards, including Best Director for Céline Sciamma and Most Promising Actress for Karidja Touré.
Viva Riva! Viva Riva! is a Congolese crime thriller film written and directed by Djo Tunda Wa Munga and starring Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Fabrice Kwizera, Hoji Fortuna, Marlene Longage, Alex Herabo & Diplôme Amekindra. The film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards, including the awards for "Best Picture", "Best Director", "Best Cinematography" & "Best Production Design", a feat that made it the highest winning film in the history of the AMAA's till date. "Viva Riva!" also won at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards for Best African Movie.