Père(s)-Fille(s)
Sun, 5 October – Wed, 31 December 2025
| Free admission |
| French with English subtitles |
| Foyer |
| Opening hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm Tue: closed |
They are daughters — and also artists, entrepreneurs, sportswomen, or activists. Their stories are shaped not only by who they are, but by the relationships they’ve had to inspiring caretakers, including their fathers. In this film series french filmmaker Marina Gning has interviewed senegalese fathers and daughters about their often close, motivating, inspiring and empowering relationships.
In Senegal, the role of the father often comes with social, economic, and familial responsibility. Yet beyond this visible role, little is said about how fathers connect — or fail to connect — with their daughters on a personal, emotional level. Especially in a patriarchal society, where the conversation around female empowerment tends to focus on mothers, sisters, or women alone, the father–daughter bond remains largely unexplored.
This film and portrait series gives space to these relationships: the shared memories, the silences, the gestures of care, and the tensions. Through interviews and dual perspectives, fathers speak about their daughters, and daughters speak about their fathers — not to idealize them, but to understand the role this relationship – or a similar relationshop with another caretaker and role model – plays in shaping identity, trust, freedom, and belonging.
As part of the film series Marina Gning also filmed an illuminating interview with senegalese anthropologist and professor Cheikh Sadibou Sakho about positive ways for men to show emotions, to develop their masculinity and fatherrole in a socially more flexible way although they may come from a traditional partriarchal understanding of being a father.
Confidences (Vertrauen / Trust)
Eveline Diatta / 2023 / Dakar – Video 5:49 min
Eveline is a sports teacher, former wrestling champion, and now national coach of Senegal’s women’s Olympic wrestling team. Coming from a modest family in Casamance, she built her career with the steady support of her father François, who remains her closest confidant.
Être soi-même (Man selbst sein / Being Yourself)
Walimata Seye & Seyni Seye / 2023 / Dakar – Video 7:55 min
Walimata, once an international football player, saw her career end due to injury. She became a coach and founded the Hope And Sport Academy for girls. Her father Seyni first took her to a football match at age six and supported her ever since, balancing her sport and studies.
Héritage (Erbe / Heritage)
Fatou Binetou Ba / 2023 / Bambilor – Video 10:27 min
Fatou, a former basketball player, now leads Génération Foot. She was the first Senegalese woman to complete FIFA training. Her father Amadou, a prominent sports leader, nurtured her passion. He passed away on the day she received her FIFA diploma, leaving her his legacy.
Complicité (Vertrautheit / Closeness)
Ndeye Marieme Ba & Alioune Elimane Ba / 2023 / Thiès – Video 8:30 min
Marieme, basketball player and coach at SEED Academy, was always supported by her father Alioune, who worked in leadership roles in sports. He encouraged her athletic path but emphasized education. He remains her most trusted advisor.
Présence (Präsenz / Presence)
Tacko Sy & Oumar Sy / 2023 / Dakar – Video 7:43 min
At 17, Tacko is fully dedicated to basketball. She played in Spain before joining SEED Academy. Her father Oumar is closely involved, making sure she is supported in every way.
Amour (Zuneigung / Affection)
Khadija Sy & Makha Sy / 2023 / Dakar – Video 10:06 min
Khadija, a Special Olympics athlete with Down syndrome, has won several medals. Her father Makha accompanies her to training, competitions, and medical treatments abroad. Their strong bond gives her confidence and strength.
Mettre de la lumière (Licht geben / Bringing Light)
Almaz Dramé & Djibril Dramé / 2023 / Dakar – Video 7:58 min
Seven-year-old Almaz shares daily life with her father Djibril, an artist in Dakar. Together they do sports, art, and outings. For him, communication and shared experiences are essential to raising his children.
Rougir les yeux (Die Augen röten / Reddening the Eyes)
Mariane Ouattara & Ouanza Ouattara / 2023 / Dakar – Video 9:11 min
Mariane created a cosmetics brand, a training school, and an innovation hub. Her father Ouanza, a retired colonel and former fire chief, taught discipline and values. Today, he continues to guide and support her in work and life.
Se libérer (Sich befreien / Breaking Free)
Seynabou Thiam & Mathiam Thiam / 2023 / Somone – Video 11:25 min
Seynabou works with women entrepreneurs across Africa. Her father Mathiam, teacher and athlete, was always present, offering structure as well as freedom. His values shaped her independence and courage.
Harmonie (Harmonie / Harmony)
Selbé Faye & Mamadou Faye / 2023 / Saly – Video 7:51 min
Selbé runs an organic products business. Her father Mamadou, though retired, actively supports her work and ensures strong family cohesion.
Il est toujours temps (Es ist nie zu spät / It’s Never Too Late)
Kiné Diong Riquet / 2023 / Malicounda – Video 11:20 min
After a career in banking and burnout, Kiné founded her fashion brand Femm By Kiné. Once distant from her father, she later rebuilt their relationship into a strong friendship.
Nouveau commencement (Neuanfang / New Beginning)
Prof. Cheikh Sadibou Sakho / 2023 / Ngaparou – Video 10:47 min
Professor Sakho, anthropologist and sociologist, studies masculinities. He explains that fatherhood is a social construct, often reduced to the provider role. He sees signs of change where fathers can redefine their roles and engage differently with their daughters.
The film series was produced in cooperation with the regional project “Sport for Development in Africa” (S4DA) of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Coordination: Catherine Daraspe
Production/Video: Marina Gning