Aïssa Maïga - Actor Profile

Aïssa Maïga

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 25, 1975
Birth Place: Dakar, Senegal

About Aïssa Maïga

Aïssa Maïga is a Senegal-born French actress, director, writer, producer, and activist. Maïga has worked with major auteurs like Michael Haneke, Abderrahmane Sissako and Michel Gondry, and recently starred in Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut.

Aïssa Maïga Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Aïssa Maïga reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Aïssa Maïga's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Aïssa Maïga's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains L'Aide Au Retour, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Aïssa Maïga Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Aïssa Maïga's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Aïssa Maïga has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Promised Sky Marie Average Similar →
2023 Big Kids Aude Average Similar →
2023 Le Marchand de sable Félicité Average Similar →
2023 Neneh Superstar Martine Average Similar →
2022 The Black Pharaoh, the Savage and the Princess La conteuse (voice) Average Similar →
2022 Maria Schneider, 1983 Maria Schneider Average Similar →
2020 Pop féminisme : des militantes aux icônes pop Narrator Average Similar →
2020 Neuf meufs - Le film Sylvia Hit Similar →
2020 Above the Sky Marion Average Similar →
2020 Où sont les noirs ? Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Brother Claude Hit Similar →
2019 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Agnes Kamkwamba Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Tower Tante Hannan (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 He Even Has Your Eyes Salimata 'Sali' Aloka Average Similar →
2017 Corniche Kennedy Awa Flop Similar →
2016 Love Is Dead Léane Marciano, conseillère conjugale Flop Similar →
2016 The African Doctor Anne Zantoko Hit Similar →
2015 The Eiffel Tower Mystery Henriette Average Similar →
2014 Anything for Alice Alice Flop Similar →
2013 Aya of Yop City Aya Hit Similar →
2013 Deadly Summer Julie Average Similar →
2013 Mood Indigo Alise Average Similar →
2013 Today Nella Hit Similar →
2012 HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami Clarisse Iris Flop Similar →
2012 Toussaint Louverture Suzanne Hit Similar →
2011 Pas de toit sans moi Ashanti Average Similar →
2010 The Counsel Eve Average Similar →
2010 Together's a Crowd Clémentine Flop Similar →
2009 Diamond 13 Farida Flop Similar →
2009 L'Aide Au Retour La fonctionnaire Super Hit Similar →
2008 Sex, Okra & Salted Butter Amina Average Similar →
2008 Crossfire Kathia Flop Similar →
2008 Black and White Nadine Flop Similar →
2007 The Age of Man Tina Flop Similar →
2006 I Do Kirsten Hansen, l'assistante de la directrice Average Similar →
2006 Don't Worry, I'm Fine Léa Hit Similar →
2006 Bamako Melé Hit Similar →
2006 Paris Je T'aime Sophie (segment "Place des Fetes") Hit Similar →
2005 Caché Chantal Hit Similar →
2005 Russian Dolls Kassia Hit Similar →
2005 One Stays, the Other Leaves Farida Flop Similar →
2003 My Children Are Different Myriam Average Similar →
2003 Don't Worry, Be Happy Anna Average Similar →
2003 The Bathers Rita's sister Flop Similar →
2001 Journey to Ouaga Loutaya Flop Similar →
2000 Marie-Line Malika Flop Similar →
2000 Lise and Andre Esther Hit Similar →
2000 Code Unknown Black Girl with Blonde Hair Hit Similar →
1999 Jonas and Lila, Til Tomorrow Lila Hit Similar →
1998 Lucy's Revenge Lucy Super Hit Similar →

Aïssa Maïga - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Aïssa Maïga?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aïssa Maïga is "L'Aide Au Retour" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Aïssa Maïga acted in?

Aïssa Maïga has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Aïssa Maïga?

Other notable films include "Lucy's Revenge", "Où sont les noirs ?", and "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind".

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