Details
Alternate Names: Aissa Maiga, Aïssa Maiga
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Lucy's Revenge (1998) as Lucy
Most Important Roles: - Caché (2005) as Chantal
- Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2006) as Léa
- Paris Je T'aime (2006) as Sophie (Place des Fêtes)
- Russian Dolls (2005) as Kassia
- Diamond 13 (2009) as Farida
- Crossfire (2008) as Kathia
- Neuf meufs - Le film (2020) as Sylvia
- The Age of Man (2007) as Tina
- L'Aide Au Retour (2009) as La fonctionnaire
- My Children Are Different (2003) as Myriam
Career Highlights: - Caché (2005)
- Don't Worry, I'm Fine (2006)
- Paris Je T'aime (2006)
- Russian Dolls (2005)
- Diamond 13 (2009)
- Crossfire (2008)
- Neuf meufs - Le film (2020)
- The Age of Man (2007)
- L'Aide Au Retour (2009)
- My Children Are Different (2003)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Golden Eye (2021)
- Nominated for 1 César - Most Promising Actress (Meilleur espoir féminin) (2007)
- Won Best Actress (2013)
- Won Best Actress (2009)
- Won Globe de Cristal - Best Actress (Meilleure actrice) (2015)
- Won The Barbara Tipple Award - Best Actress (2008)
- Nominated for 1 Prix Alice Guy - Best Female-Directed French or Francophone Film (Meilleur film français ou francophone réalisé par une femme) (2022)
Full Biography
Aïssa Maïga is a Senegal-born French actress, director, writer, producer, and activist. Maïga has worked with major auteurs like Michael Haneke, Abderrahmane Sissako and Michel Gondry, and recently starred in Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut.
