Manthia Diawara
DirectingAbout Manthia Diawara
Manthia Diawara is a Malian writer, filmmaker, cultural theorist, scholar, and art historian. His essays on art, cinema, and politics have appeared in The New Times Magazine, LA Times, Libération, Mediapart, and Artforum. He is the author of two acclaimed memoirs: In Search of Africa (Harvard University Press, 2000) and We Won’t Budge: An African in the World (Basic Books, 2008). He has published several books on African and African American cinema. Diawara’s notable films include An Opera of the World (2017), Negritude: A Dialogue between Soyinka and Senghor (2016), Édouard Glissant: One World in Relation (2010), Maison Tropicale (2008), Rouch In Reverse (1995), AI: African Intelligence (2023), and Angela Davis: A World of Wider Freedom (2024).
Manthia Diawara Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Manthia Diawara reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Manthia Diawara's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of Manthia Diawara'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 AI: African Intelligence, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Manthia Diawara Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Manthia Diawara's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Manthia Diawara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AI: African Intelligence | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Letter from Yene | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Praise Song | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | An Opera of the World | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Manthia Diawara on 'Black Girl' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Manthia Diawara on 'Borom Sarret' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rouch in Reverse | himself | Hit | Similar → |
Manthia Diawara - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Manthia Diawara?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manthia Diawara is "AI: African Intelligence" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Manthia Diawara acted in?
Manthia Diawara has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Manthia Diawara?
Other notable films include "A Letter from Yene", "Rouch in Reverse", and "An Opera of the World".