Dédé (Ancestor)

Synopsis

An animated exploration of diasporic female identity, inspired by the director’s Bété ancestry in central Ivory Coast.
Blending abstract storytelling with rich spiritual iconography, the film delves into feminine cosmology, folklore, and traditional artistry. Featuring copper motifs and intricate relief engravings, DÉDÉ reimagines West African sculptures through animation, bringing mythological deities, fertility carvings, and tribal masks to life in a visually striking journey.

Details

Year

2025

Type of film

Shorts

Running Time

3 min 8 sec

Format

Frame by Frame animation

Director

Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume

Producer

Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume

Screenwriter

Yasmine Tara Opre Djedje-Fisher-Azoume

Sound

Alex Adetiba

Music

Alex Adetiba

Genre

• Experimental
• Animation
• Woman Director
• Black

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 24th March 2025