OUSMANE SEMBÈNE | SENEGAL | 2001 | 121 MIN | NR | FRENCH, WOLOF
Defiant in the face of oppressive structures, a boldly independent Senegalese woman carves her path to success, challenging the patriarchy at every turn in Ousmane Sembène’s first film of the century.
Cast: Venus Seye, Mame Ndoumbé, Ndiagne Dia, Mariama Balde
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.
Please note: this presentation will be in standard definition, which will reflect in both image and sound quality. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to share this important film with you on the big screen.