About Kalifa Dienta
Lived 1940 – 2021 (aged 80–81). Kalifa Dienta was a Malian film director and filmmaker.
Kalifa Dienta (Arabic: كاليفا دينتا; January 1940 – June 2021), was a Malian filmmaker. He was best known as the director of the film A Banna. In addition to directing, he was also a writer and cinematographer.
Personal life He was born on 1 January 1940 in Macina, Mali and died in June 2021 in Bamako, Mali. He studied cinema in Moscow.
Career In 1980, he directed the film A Banna which received mostly positive reviews from critics and selected in several international film festivals.
Filmography
Year Film Role Genre Ref. 1980 A Banna director, writer, cinematographer feature film
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kalifa Dienta?
Malian film director
When was Kalifa Dienta born?
Kalifa Dienta was born on 1 January 1940 in Macina.
When did Kalifa Dienta die?
Kalifa Dienta died in 2021 in Bamako.
What was Kalifa Dienta's occupation?
Kalifa Dienta was a film director and filmmaker.
What nationality was Kalifa Dienta?
Kalifa Dienta was Malian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kalifa Dienta. https://biography.guide/kalifa-dienta/
MLA: "Kalifa Dienta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kalifa-dienta/.
Chicago: "Kalifa Dienta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kalifa-dienta/.
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