Mandabi (1968)
A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
Director: Ousmane Sembène
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 27, 1968
Cast
- Makhouredia Gueye - Ibrahim Dieng
- Younousse Sèye - Méty the First Wife
- Isseu Niang - Aram the Second Wife
- Mustapha Ture - M'barka the Shopkeeper
- Mouss Diouf - Abdu the Nephew
- Christoph Colomb - Water Seller
- Farba Sarr - Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
- Serigne N'Diayes - Iman
- Thérèse Bas - Dieng's Sister
- Mamadou Cisoko - Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Paul Soulignac
Editing: Gilbert Kikoïne, Max Saldinger
Production: Comptoir Français du Film Production, Filmi Domirev
Country: Senegal, France
Language: Wolof, Français
Original Language: wo
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mandabi about?
- A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
- Who directed Mandabi?
- Mandabi was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
- Who stars in Mandabi?
- Mandabi stars Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang, Mustapha Ture, Mouss Diouf, Christoph Colomb.
- How long is Mandabi?
- Mandabi has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Mandabi?
- Mandabi is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Mandabi produced?
- Mandabi was produced in Senegal, France.