N'Diongane (1965)
A hunter dies in a lion's jaws and leaves a wife and two children. The elder child, who is now the only man around the house, is called the little husband. Because of this nickname, he becomes the laughingstock of all the children in the village. Desperate, the child runs away and drowns in the sea. His mother and sister will follow the same fate. The film is based on a story by Birago Diop.
Director: Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1965
Screenplay
- Birago Diop (Story)
Country: Senegal
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is N'Diongane about?
- A hunter dies in a lion's jaws and leaves a wife and two children. The elder child, who is now the only man around the house, is called the little husband. Because of this nickname, he becomes the laughingstock of all the children in the village. Desperate, the child runs away and drowns in the sea. His mother and sister will follow the same fate. The film is based on a story by Birago Diop.
- Who directed N'Diongane?
- N'Diongane was directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.
- How long is N'Diongane?
- N'Diongane has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- Where was N'Diongane produced?
- N'Diongane was produced in Senegal.