Mossane
Synopsis
A beautiful 14-year-old girl has just reached marriageable age in a village in Senegal. She has many suitors; however, she is in love a poor student who has returned to the village while the university is on strike. At birth, she had been promised in marriage to Diogoye, who went away to work in France. Diogoye, who supplied her parents with many things over the years, has now sent a dowry, and asked that she be married to him in the village in his absence; she would then be sent to France.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Magou Seck
Mossane
Isseu Niang
Mère Mingué Diouf
Moustapha Yade
Samba
Abou Camara
Oncle Baak
Alioune Konaré
Fara
Alpha Diouph
Ngor
Ibou N'Dong
Père Farba Diouf
Moussa Cissé
Le jeune mendiant
Médoune Seck
Vieux Senghane
Mbaye Diagne
Le patriarche
Daouda Lam
Diokel
Seynabou Guèye
Dibor
Cheikh Mar
Daouda
Djambodj Niang
Mam
Saliou Diouf
Sitor
Malick Dione
Ndiack
Alioune Badara Diagne
Rémy
Mamadou Mahourédia Gueye
Petit Pelé
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Safi Faye
- Screenplay & Story
- Safi Faye
- Original Score
- Yandé Codou Sène
- Original Title
- Mossane
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- Wolof, French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Safi Faye
Safi Faye
Yandé Codou Sène
Jürgen Jürges
Andrée Davanture
Department Leadership Roster
Safi Faye
Director
Jürgen Jürges
Director of Photography
Andrée Davanture
Editor
Safi Faye
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mossane.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mossane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mossane about?
A beautiful 14-year-old girl has just reached marriageable age in a village in Senegal. She has many suitors; however, she is in love a poor student who has returned to the village while the university is on strike. At birth, she had been promised in marriage to Diogoye, who went away to work in France. Diogoye, who supplied her parents with many things over the years, has now sent a dowry, and asked that she be married to him in the village in his absence; she would then be sent to France.
Who directed Mossane?
Mossane was directed by Safi Faye.
Who stars in Mossane?
The principal cast of Mossane includes Magou Seck, Isseu Niang, Moustapha Yade, Abou Camara, Alioune Konaré.
When was Mossane released and how long is it?
Mossane was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Mossane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mossane was composed by Yandé Codou Sène.