Dëmm
Synopsis
Haunted by the death of her mother, a young woman drifting through Dakar crosses paths with a secretive sisterhood of soul-eating women — the dëmm — triggering a mysterious metamorphosis that forces her to confront loss and identity.
Top Cast
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Neuchâtel International fantastic film festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aïda Captijn
- Screenplay & Story
- Aïda Captijn
- Original Title
- Dëmm
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- Wolof
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Lido Pictures, Haute école d'art et de design – Genève (HEAD – Genève), Guddi Productions (SN)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aïda Captijn
Aïda Captijn
Diara Sow
Department Leadership Roster
Aïda Captijn
Director
Aïda Captijn
Screenplay
Diara Sow
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dëmm.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dëmm
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What is Dëmm about?
Haunted by the death of her mother, a young woman drifting through Dakar crosses paths with a secretive sisterhood of soul-eating women — the dëmm — triggering a mysterious metamorphosis that forces her to confront loss and identity.
Who directed Dëmm?
Dëmm was directed by Aïda Captijn.
Who stars in Dëmm?
The principal cast of Dëmm includes Aminta Mbaye Diop.
When was Dëmm released and how long is it?
Dëmm was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 17m.