Mandabi
Senegal • 1968
Director
#1065Criterion Collection →Synopsis
A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
Synopsis
A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorOusmane Sembène
WriterOusmane Sembène
CinematographerPaul Soulignac
EditorGilbert Kikoïne, Max Saldinger
ProducerRobert de Nesle
Cast
Makhouredia Gueyeas Ibrahim Dieng
Younousse Sèyeas Méty the First Wife
Isseu Niangas Aram the Second Wife
Mustapha Tureas M'barka the Shopkeeper