Toubab Bi (1992)
Soriba Samb is a Senegalese who has just received a much sought after internship to study filmmaking in Paris. Soriba heads to Paris, accompanied by the five-year old son of a friend who he believes to be still living in Paris. On arrival he struggles to find the boy’s father. In addition to coping with his new internship, Soriba has to also spend time tracking down the boy’s father ‘Issa’.
Director: Moussa Touré
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 2, 1992
Cast
- Makena Diop - Soriba(as Oumar Diop Makena)
- Hélène Lapiower - Marie
- Khalil Gueye - Prince
- Cheikh Toure - Idi
- Dieynaba Niang - Seynabou
- Abou Camara - Vieux Koundoul
- Mouss Diouf - Abdoulaye
- Monique Mélinand - Mamie Chapeau
- Philippe Nahon - Le concierge
- France Anglade - La femme du centre d'accueil
Production: Valprod
Country: France, Senegal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
migration, senegal, prostitution, father son relationship
More Films by Director: Moussa Touré
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toubab Bi about?
- Soriba Samb is a Senegalese who has just received a much sought after internship to study filmmaking in Paris. Soriba heads to Paris, accompanied by the five-year old son of a friend who he believes to be still living in Paris. On arrival he struggles to find the boy’s father. In addition to coping with his new internship, Soriba has to also spend time tracking down the boy’s father ‘Issa’.
- Who directed Toubab Bi?
- Toubab Bi was directed by Moussa Touré.
- Who stars in Toubab Bi?
- Toubab Bi stars Makena Diop, Hélène Lapiower, Khalil Gueye, Cheikh Toure, Dieynaba Niang, Abou Camara.
- How long is Toubab Bi?
- Toubab Bi has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Toubab Bi?
- Toubab Bi is a Drama film.
- Where was Toubab Bi produced?
- Toubab Bi was produced in France, Senegal.
- What are the themes of Toubab Bi?
- The themes of Toubab Bi include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.