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Still from Atlantiques — Atlantiques (2009) — Mati DiopPhotographed by Mati Diop

Poster for Atlantiques

Atlantiques

French / 2009 / 16m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Documentary

Letterboxd: 3.50/5·6.6K ratings·1.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The odyssey of Senegalese friends who attempt a life-threatening boat crossing.

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Films by Mati Diop
Position 1
Included in
Additions: February 2020
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorMati Diop

WriterMati Diop

CinematographerMati Diop

EditorNicolas Milteau

ProducerCorinne Castel, Frederic Papon, Bertrand Scalabre

Cast

Ouli Seckas Mother

Serigne Seckas Young Man

Alpha Diopas Friend around the Fire

Cheikh M'Bayeas Friend around the fire

Ibou Layeas Friend at the Cemetery

Vieux Seckas Friend at the Cemetery

Asta M'Boupas Sister

Double Feature

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Poster for A Thousand Suns

A Thousand Suns2013

Both directed by Mati Diop

Atlantiques (2009) | Criteria