Australia / Aug 22, 2021 / Melbourne International Film Festival
1h 32min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Serigne N'Diayes | Iman |
| Thérèse Bas | Dieng's Sister |
| Mamadou Cisoko | Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited) |
| Moudoun Faye | Bah the Postman (uncredited) |
| Ousmane Sembène | Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited) |
| Serigne Sow | Gorgui Maïssa the 1st Neighbor (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mandabi |
| Original language | Wolof (WO) |
| Spoken languages | Français, Wolof |
| Production countries | Senegal, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Comptoir Français du Film Production, Filmi Domirev |
| Release date | 27 novembre 1968 |
| Production | Robert de Nesle |
| Writer | Ousmane Sembène |
| Editing | Gilbert Kikoïne, Max Saldinger |
| Cinematography | Paul Soulignac |
| Assistant directors | Babakar Samb, Ousmane Sembène |
| Camera operators | Paul Soulignac |
| Additional photography | Paul Soulignac |
Release dates
Premiere
Taiwan / Oct 05, 2024 / Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute
Theatrical release
France / Nov 27, 1968
Hungary / Dec 18, 1969 / 6
Digital
Czechia / Apr 04, 2005 / U
Physical media
France / Mar 15, 2005 / U / DVD
Germany / Jun 24, 2021 / 12 / DVD-Veröffentlichung
TV
Sweden / Jan 10, 1970 / SVT2
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