Jom (1982)
To inspire striking workers, the griot tells of a legendary prince, Dieri Dior Ndella, who sacrificed his life during colonialism, and Koura Thiaw, an entertainer who took up the cause of oppressed domestics in the 1940s, both becoming heroes to their people. Though this strangely lyrical film deals with a contemporary crisis, critic Roy Armes notes that "the film travels exuberantly through time to capture situations linked only by their common concern with the concepts of honor and dignity, the importance of keeping one's word and not being bought or corrupted.
Director: Ababacar Samb-Makharam
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
Country: Germany, Senegal
Language: Wolof
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jom about?
- To inspire striking workers, the griot tells of a legendary prince, Dieri Dior Ndella, who sacrificed his life during colonialism, and Koura Thiaw, an entertainer who took up the cause of oppressed domestics in the 1940s, both becoming heroes to their people. Though this strangely lyrical film deals with a contemporary crisis, critic Roy Armes notes that "the film travels exuberantly through time to capture situations linked only by their common concern with the concepts of honor and dignity, the importance of keeping one's word and not being bought or corrupted.
- Who directed Jom?
- Jom was directed by Ababacar Samb-Makharam.
- Who stars in Jom?
- Jom stars Omar Gueye, Omar Seck, Fatou Fall, Abou Camara.
- How long is Jom?
- Jom has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- Where was Jom produced?
- Jom was produced in Germany, Senegal.