The River (2003)

The River (2003) poster

“The River” ponders whether you can go home again, particularly if you’ve never been there. When Alfa (French rapper Stomy Bugsy) kills his drug-dealer boss in retaliation for a friend’s death, his brother cryptically suggests he leave Paris and “go toward the river.” Accompanied by sassy Senegalese cousin Marie (Auriele Coulibay), he embarks on a road trip back to his disdained African roots. Pic possesses a picaresque charm, plus feisty persona of Marie. But Bugsy is so unflaggingly morose, it’s hard to understand what Marie sees in him. Pic, yet to find a distrib in France, stands little chance in the U.S.

Director: Mama Keïta
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Country: France, Guinea, Senegal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The River about?
“The River” ponders whether you can go home again, particularly if you’ve never been there. When Alfa (French rapper Stomy Bugsy) kills his drug-dealer boss in retaliation for a friend’s death, his brother cryptically suggests he leave Paris and “go toward the river.” Accompanied by sassy Senegalese cousin Marie (Auriele Coulibay), he embarks on a road trip back to his disdained African roots. Pic possesses a picaresque charm, plus feisty persona of Marie. But Bugsy is so unflaggingly morose, it’s hard to understand what Marie sees in him. Pic, yet to find a distrib in France, stands little chance in the U.S.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Mama Keïta.
Who stars in The River?
The River stars Stomy Bugsy, Vincent Byrd Le Sage, Aurélie Coulibaly, Doc Gynéco, Capucine Ackermann.
How long is The River?
The River has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The River?
The River is a Drama film.
Where was The River produced?
The River was produced in France, Guinea, Senegal.