Contras' City (1969)
A fictional documentary that portrays the city of Dakar, Senegal, as we hear the conversation between a Senegalese man (the director, Djibril Diop Mambéty) and a French woman, Inge Hirschnitz. As we travel through the city in a picturesque horse drawn wagon, we chaotically rush into this and that popular neighborhood of the capital, discovering contrast after contrast: A small African community waiting at the Church's door, Muslims praying on the sidewalk, the Rococo architecture of the Government buildings, the modest stores of the craftsmen near the main market.
Director: Djibril Diop Mambéty
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 1, 1969
Cast
Screenplay
- Djibril Diop Mambéty (Screenplay)
Music: Djimbo Kouyaté
Cinematography: Georges Bracher
Editing: Marino Rio, Jean-Bernard Bonis
Production: Studio Kankourama
Country: Senegal
Language: Français, Wolof
Original Language: wo
Keywords
street life, social documentary, life challenges, dakar, short film, docufiction
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Contras' City about?
- A fictional documentary that portrays the city of Dakar, Senegal, as we hear the conversation between a Senegalese man (the director, Djibril Diop Mambéty) and a French woman, Inge Hirschnitz. As we travel through the city in a picturesque horse drawn wagon, we chaotically rush into this and that popular neighborhood of the capital, discovering contrast after contrast: A small African community waiting at the Church's door, Muslims praying on the sidewalk, the Rococo architecture of the Government buildings, the modest stores of the craftsmen near the main market.
- Who directed Contras' City?
- Contras' City was directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.
- Who stars in Contras' City?
- Contras' City stars Djibril Diop Mambéty, Inge Hirschnitz.
- How long is Contras' City?
- Contras' City has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Contras' City?
- Contras' City is a Documentary film.
- Where was Contras' City produced?
- Contras' City was produced in Senegal.