A Thousand Suns (2013)

A Thousand Suns (2013) poster

In 1972, Djibril Diop Mambety shoots "Touki Bouki." Mory and Anta are in love. Two young lovers share the same dream: to leave Dakar for Paris. At the fateful moment, Anta embarks. Mory stays alone on quay, unable to tear himself away from his land. Forty years later, "A Thousand Suns" investigates the personal and universal inheritance which represents "Touki Bouki." What has happened since? Magaye Niang, the hero of the movie, has never left Dakar. And today, the old cowboy wonders where Anta is, the love of his youth. Stories about family, exile and cinema meet between the sphere of intimacy and that of myth.

Director: Mati Diop
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Mati Diop, Hélène Louvart
Editing: Nicolas Milteau
Production: Anna Sanders Films
Country: France, Senegal
Language: Wolof
Original Language: fr

Keywords

woman director, touki bouki

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Thousand Suns about?
In 1972, Djibril Diop Mambety shoots "Touki Bouki." Mory and Anta are in love. Two young lovers share the same dream: to leave Dakar for Paris. At the fateful moment, Anta embarks. Mory stays alone on quay, unable to tear himself away from his land. Forty years later, "A Thousand Suns" investigates the personal and universal inheritance which represents "Touki Bouki." What has happened since? Magaye Niang, the hero of the movie, has never left Dakar. And today, the old cowboy wonders where Anta is, the love of his youth. Stories about family, exile and cinema meet between the sphere of intimacy and that of myth.
Who directed A Thousand Suns?
A Thousand Suns was directed by Mati Diop.
Who stars in A Thousand Suns?
A Thousand Suns stars Magaye Niang, Wasis Diop, Myriam Niang.
How long is A Thousand Suns?
A Thousand Suns has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is A Thousand Suns?
A Thousand Suns is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was A Thousand Suns produced?
A Thousand Suns was produced in France, Senegal.