A Single Word (2014)
In this meditative and elegiac portrait, Senegalese filmmakers Khady and Mariama Sylla record the tales of their grandmother, a griot (storyteller) who is one of the last repositories of their culture’s oral tradition.
Director: Mariama Sylla, Khady Sylla
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: September 7, 2014
Cast
Country: Senegal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Single Word about?
- In this meditative and elegiac portrait, Senegalese filmmakers Khady and Mariama Sylla record the tales of their grandmother, a griot (storyteller) who is one of the last repositories of their culture’s oral tradition.
- Who directed A Single Word?
- A Single Word was directed by Mariama Sylla, Khady Sylla.
- Who stars in A Single Word?
- A Single Word stars Doudou Dieye, Anta Sarr, Penda Diogo Sarr.
- How long is A Single Word?
- A Single Word has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is A Single Word?
- A Single Word is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Single Word produced?
- A Single Word was produced in Senegal.