Moïse Togo, a Malian talent conquering Cannes with Ghost Ship
The young Malian filmmaker Moïse Togo is reaching a major milestone in his career with his documentary project Ghost Ship, selected by La Fabrique Cinéma of the Institut français, a program supported by France Diplomatie.
This recognition gives him the opportunity to meet film industry professionals and experience his very first red carpet appearance at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Our journalist Raky followed him on the red carpet and collected comments from Francophonie Minister Thani Mohamed-Soilihi.
Ghost Ship continues Moïse Togo’s exploration of African beliefs in a contemporary world, new technologies, and the social conditions of human beings. His experimental approach allows him to explore new forms of cinematic writing.
About Moïse Togo
Born in 1990 in Mopti, Mali, Moïse Togo has been passionate about art since a young age. He began his university studies in 2009 at the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences in Bamako before turning to the Conservatoire of Multimedia Arts and Crafts Balla Fasséké Kouyaté (CAMM-BFK), where he earned a Master’s degree in multimedia in 2015.
In 2017, he received the Bakary Diallo Prize at the African Photography Encounters in Bamako, which allowed him to join Le Fresnoy – Studio national des arts contemporains in France. There, he developed an experimental artistic approach, exploring African beliefs, new technologies, and social conditions.
His film Gwacoulou won the Grand Jury Prize at the Dakar International Short Film Festival in 2020. That same year, his documentary $75,000, addressing the discrimination faced by people with albinism, was praised for its visual strength and experimental approach. The film earned him the Experimental Work Prize from Scam in 2021.
Moïse Togo has also worked as a consulting director and photographer for various humanitarian organizations such as Solidarités International, ACTED, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and Secours Islamique France.
Through his works, Moïse Togo examines African beliefs in a contemporary world, new technologies, and social conditions. His experimental approach evolves from one project to the next, enabling him to explore new forms of cinematic expression.
With Ghost Ship, Moïse Togo continues to push the boundaries of documentary filmmaking, offering a unique perspective on contemporary African realities. His presence at the Cannes Film Festival marks a significant step in his promising career.