Keur Simbara

Keur Simbara is an intimate, lyrical short documentary that follows a group of women community organizers in a rural Senegalese village as they build and sustain systems of health, finance, agriculture, and domestic infrastructure. Amid water scarcity and environmental challenges, they articulate their hopes for the future and the legacy they wish to leave behind. Keur Simbara is a tribute to communal wisdom and the power of local organizing.

Director: Sea Mahsati
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min

Cast

Editing: Shahriar Shafiani
Original Language: en

Keywords

agriculture, community, health care, senegal, environmental, senegalese, communal living, environmental issues, water scarcity, finance, black community, short film, senegalese cinema, community resilience, black female lead

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keur Simbara about?
Keur Simbara is an intimate, lyrical short documentary that follows a group of women community organizers in a rural Senegalese village as they build and sustain systems of health, finance, agriculture, and domestic infrastructure. Amid water scarcity and environmental challenges, they articulate their hopes for the future and the legacy they wish to leave behind. Keur Simbara is a tribute to communal wisdom and the power of local organizing.
Who directed Keur Simbara?
Keur Simbara was directed by Sea Mahsati.
Who stars in Keur Simbara?
Keur Simbara stars Coumba Ba, Adama Diop, Awa Diop, Dusu Kante.
How long is Keur Simbara?
Keur Simbara has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Keur Simbara?
Keur Simbara is a Documentary film.