MCFF AWARD WINNER MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO WIN THE GRAND PRIX AT CANNES

WINDSOR, ON – The Cannes Film Festival made history this weekend. On Saturday French-Senegalese director, and Media City Award Alumni, Mati Diop became the first black female director to win an award in the Cannes Film Festival’s 72-year history. She was also the first black female contender for the festival’s coveted Palme d’Or, ultimately earning the Grand Prix for her film Atlantics.  […]