Biography
An African griot and actor of film and stage who made a name for himself in European productions, Sotigui Kouyaté (19 July 1936 – 17 April 2010) was one of the first Malian, Burkinabé actors. He was a member of the Mandinka ethnic group, and father of film director Dani Kouyaté, of storyteller Hassane Kassi Kouyaté and of actor Mabô Kouyaté.
Acted in 35
2000s
- 2009
London River
Ousmane
- 2007
Faro: Goddess of the Waters
Village Chief
- 2005
- 2002
- 2001
Sia, the Myth of the Python
Wakhané
Little Senegal
Alloune
1990s
- 1999
A Civilized People
Ousmane
- 1996
Keita! The Voice of the Griot
Djeliba Kouyaté
Sotigui Kouyaté, a modern griot
Sotegui Kouyaté
- 1995
Bad Kid
Tewfik
Le Dur Métier de policier
Alan
- 1994
Names Live Nowhere
Movie
- 1993
Wendemi
Movie
Lost in Transit
Knak
- 1992
Golem, the Spirit of Exile
Boaz
IP5: The Island of Pachyderms
Emile
- 1990
The African Woman
Schwarzer im Bistro
The Mahabharata
Bhisma / Parashurama · 3 episodes
The Mahabharata
Bhishma
Mamy Wata
Movie
1980s
- 1988
How Good the Whites Are
Le chef de tribu
- 1986
Descent Into Hell
Movie
Black Mic Mac
Le Marabout
La Princesse Yennega
Movie
- 1985
Days of Torment
Movie
- 1982
Paweogo
Movie
The Courage of Others
Movie
1970s
- 1973
Toula, or the Genie of the Water
The King
- 1972
Women Cars Villas Money
Movie
Sound 2
1990s
- 1996
Keita! The Voice of the Griot
Original Music Composer
1970s
- 1973
Toula, or the Genie of the Water
Original Music Composer
Appearances4
2000s
- 2004
- 2002
Brook by Brook
Self
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
La Plante Humaine
Self
