Mandabi

Mandabi

1968 · 90 min · WO · 7.0 (35 votes)
Dir. Ousmane Sembène · Starring Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang, Mustapha Ture, Mouss Diouf, Christoph Colomb
ComedyDrama

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.

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A vibrant, chaotic whirlwind of tradition clashing with modernity. Expect sharp wit, a dizzying pace, and a satirical look at societal shifts and human foibles. It's a lively, engaging, and thought-provoking experience.

satiricalchaoticenergeticwittysteadypolitical satireAfrican cinemavibrantdocumentary-esquemodernizationcorruptionfamilytradition
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