Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
Synopsis
Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative "voice of Africa." At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. The album's brave musical message was wholeheartedly embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal. The film chronicles the difficult journey Youssou must undertake to assume his true calling.
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YOUSSOU NDOUR: I BRING WHAT I LOVE trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard, Martin Davich
- Original Title
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Egypt, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 57th & Irving Productions, Groovy Griot, Little Monster Films, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
James Newton Howard, Martin Davich
Jonathan Oppenheim, Fernando Villena
Miklos C. Vasarhelyi, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Writer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Oppenheim
Editor
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Producer
Martin Davich
Original Music Composer
Fernando Villena
Editor
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What is Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love about?
Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative "voice of Africa." At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. The album's brave musical message was wholeheartedly embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal. The film chronicles the difficult journey Youssou must undertake to assume his true calling.
Who directed Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love?
Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love was directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.
Who stars in Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love?
The principal cast of Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love includes Youssou N'Dour, Peter Gabriel, Moustapha Mbaye, Kabou Guèye, Fathi Salama.
When was Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love released and how long is it?
Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love was composed by James Newton Howard, Martin Davich.