MAMADOU DIA | SENEGAL, GERMANY | 2024 | 119 MIN | NR | ENGLISH, FULAH
Demba is a nearly-retired city hall employee struggling to maintain hold of his identity while balancing grief, estranged relationships, and a society that is reluctant to acknowledge his internal dilemma in this standout from 2024’s Berlinale.
Cast: Awa Djiga Kane, Saikou Lo, Ben Mahmoud Mbow, Mamadou Sylla, Aicha Talla
Part of the Philadelphia Film Society's Echoes of the Land: Chronicles of West Africa series.
Engrossing narratives that reflect West Africa’s cultural wealth, exploring its socio-political intricacies and interpersonal dynamics while embracing the region’s linguistic diversity with profound artistic depth and unyielding authenticity.