Hyenas
Hyènes
Synopsis
A now-rich woman returns to her poor desert hometown to propose a deal to the populace: her fortune, in exchange for the death of the man who years earlier abandoned her and left her with his child.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-18
Top Cast
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Djibril Diop Mambéty
The Judge
Mansour Diouf
Dramaan
Ami Diakhate
Linguere Ramatou
Makhouredia Gueye
The Mayor
Calgou Fall
The Priest
Faly Gueye
Mme. Drameh
Issa Samb
The Professor
Omar Bah
Chief of Protocol
Kaoru Egushi
Toko
Mbaba Diop
Lord of the Feather
Abdoulaye Diop
The Doctor
Rama Thiaw
The Mayor's Wife
Oumi Samb
Dancer
Tcheley Hanny
Horse Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Djibril Diop Mambéty
- Screenplay & Story
- Djibril Diop Mambéty, Friedrich Dürrenmatt
- Original Score
- Wasis Diop
- Original Title
- Hyènes
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Japanese, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- ADR Productions, Thelma Film, Maag Daan, George Reinhart Productions, Schweizer Fernsehen DRS, Channel 4 Television, TSR, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Djibril Diop Mambéty
Djibril Diop Mambéty, Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Wasis Diop
Matthias Kälin, Michel Duverger
Loredana Cristelli
Pierre-Alain Meier, Alain Rozanés, Samba Félix Ndiaye
Department Leadership Roster
Loredana Cristelli
Editor
Djibril Diop Mambéty
Director
Djibril Diop Mambéty
Writer
Matthias Kälin
Director of Photography
Pierre-Alain Meier
Producer
Alain Rozanés
Producer
Oumou Sy
Costume Design
Wasis Diop
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hyenas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hyenas about?
A now-rich woman returns to her poor desert hometown to propose a deal to the populace: her fortune, in exchange for the death of the man who years earlier abandoned her and left her with his child.
Who directed Hyenas?
Hyenas was directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.
Who stars in Hyenas?
The principal cast of Hyenas includes Djibril Diop Mambéty, Mansour Diouf, Ami Diakhate, Makhouredia Gueye, Calgou Fall.
When was Hyenas released and how long is it?
Hyenas was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Hyenas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hyenas was composed by Wasis Diop.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hyenas?
Hyenas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).