Mandabi
Watch TrailerA 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | Senegal, France |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Ousmane Sembène |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (43 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Ousmane Sembene constructs a sharp satire on post-colonial bureaucracy through the trials of one ordinary man. The film relies on a keen eye for absurd detail and explores how systemic corruption preys on hope and tradition, using a simple money order as its central catalyst.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of resilient humanity amidst farcical obstacles. Those who tire of simplistic narratives will find a clever, warm, and deeply intelligent comedy of errors. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ousmane Sembène
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🎭 Cast
Makhouredia Gueye
Ibrahim Dieng
Younousse Sèye
Méty the First Wife
Isseu Niang
Aram the Second Wife
Mustapha Ture
M'barka the Shopkeeper
Mouss Diouf
Abdu the Nephew
Christoph Colomb
Water Seller
Farba Sarr
Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
Serigne N'Diayes
Iman
Thérèse Bas
Dieng's Sister
Mamadou Cisoko
Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
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