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Ken Bugul

1990 · 80 min

Ken and Jeeli are two 12-year-old children. Their greatest desire is to explore the city. So they decide to run away from the island of Gorée, where they live with their families, and head for Dakar. A ruthless world awaits them, but they soon befriend other children who work odd jobs. All expelled from Dakar, they migrate inland. The journey is long and exhausting. They finally arrive in an abandoned village, where they meet an old shepherd who becomes their mentor. Thus, the children's republic is born.

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Year 1990
Country Senegal
Director Moussa Sène Absa
Runtime 80 min.

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Ken Bugul is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1990. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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