Movie Description
Mandabi
(1968)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ousmane Sembène
- Producer : Robert de Nesle
- Writer : Ousmane Sembène
- Editor : Gilbert Kikoïne,Max Saldinger
- Cast : Makhouredia Gueye,Ynousse N'Diaye,Isseu Niang,Mustapha Ture,Mouss Diouf,Christoph Colomb,Farba Sarr,Serigne N'Diayes,Thérèse Bas,Mamadou Cisoko,Moudoun Faye,Ousmane Sembène,Serigne Sow
Cast
Ibrahim Dieng
Méty the First Wife
Aram the Second Wife
M'barka the Shopkeeper
Abdu the Nephew
Water Seller
Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
Iman
Dieng's Sister
Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
Bah the Postman (uncredited)
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
Gorgui Maïssa the 1st Neighbor (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleMandabi
Status Released
Release Information
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1968-11-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesComptoir Français du Film Production (CFFP),Filmi Domirev
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama