Poussières de ville (2002)
The film opens with a striking image: seven children in rags, aged 7 to 19, crawl out from under a Brazzaville market stall where they have spent the night. Moussa Touré picks up with them there and then continues to film as they go about their business in the city, looking for food and odd jobs. Taking advantage of his closeness to the children, the filmmaker sets out to take each back to his family. But the road back is beset with difficulties that exemplify the state of Congolese society.
Director: Moussa Touré
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Country: Senegal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poussières de ville about?
- The film opens with a striking image: seven children in rags, aged 7 to 19, crawl out from under a Brazzaville market stall where they have spent the night. Moussa Touré picks up with them there and then continues to film as they go about their business in the city, looking for food and odd jobs. Taking advantage of his closeness to the children, the filmmaker sets out to take each back to his family. But the road back is beset with difficulties that exemplify the state of Congolese society.
- Who directed Poussières de ville?
- Poussières de ville was directed by Moussa Touré.
- How long is Poussières de ville?
- Poussières de ville has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Poussières de ville?
- Poussières de ville is a Documentary film.
- Where was Poussières de ville produced?
- Poussières de ville was produced in Senegal.