MANDABI
OUSMANE SEMBÈNE | SENEGAL | 1968 | 91 MIN | NR | WOLOF, FRENCH | 4K
In the first predominantly Wolof language film from renowned director Ousmane Sembène, the anticipation of a money order disrupts the life of an unemployed man as he struggles to balance the weight of his newfound wealth, societal greed, and familial expectations.
Cast: Makhouredia Gueye, Ynousse N’Diaye, Isseu Niang
Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa series.
Engrossing narratives that reflect West Africa’s cultural wealth, exploring its socio-political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics while embracing the region’s linguistic diversity with profound artistic depth and unyielding authenticity.