Baks (1974)
Idrissa is a rebellious little boy who drops out of school and joins a gang of hooligans that live on the beaches of Dakar. He gradually becomes detached from his family and adopted by his new friends who initiate him into the art of theft and the pleasures of yamba, marijuana.
Director: Momar Thiam
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Cast
Screenplay
- Ben Diogaye Beye (Screenplay)
- Momar Thiam (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Cheikh Anta Diong
Editing: Ghislaine Desjonquères
Country: Senegal
Language: Français, Wolof
Original Language: wo
More Films by Director: Momar Thiam
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baks about?
- Idrissa is a rebellious little boy who drops out of school and joins a gang of hooligans that live on the beaches of Dakar. He gradually becomes detached from his family and adopted by his new friends who initiate him into the art of theft and the pleasures of yamba, marijuana.
- Who directed Baks?
- Baks was directed by Momar Thiam.
- Who stars in Baks?
- Baks stars Omar Mbow, Myriam Niang, Nar Sene, Dieynaba Niang.
- How long is Baks?
- Baks has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Baks?
- Baks is a Drama film.
- Where was Baks produced?
- Baks was produced in Senegal.