Jom
Synopsis
To inspire striking workers, the griot tells of a legendary prince, Dieri Dior Ndella, who sacrificed his life during colonialism, and Koura Thiaw, an entertainer who took up the cause of oppressed domestics in the 1940s, both becoming heroes to their people. Though this strangely lyrical film deals with a contemporary crisis, critic Roy Armes notes that "the film travels exuberantly through time to capture situations linked only by their common concern with the concepts of honor and dignity, the importance of keeping one's word and not being bought or corrupted.
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- Director
- Ababacar Samb-Makharam
- Original Title
- Jom
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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Ababacar Samb-Makharam
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Ababacar Samb-Makharam
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What is Jom about?
To inspire striking workers, the griot tells of a legendary prince, Dieri Dior Ndella, who sacrificed his life during colonialism, and Koura Thiaw, an entertainer who took up the cause of oppressed domestics in the 1940s, both becoming heroes to their people. Though this strangely lyrical film deals with a contemporary crisis, critic Roy Armes notes that "the film travels exuberantly through time to capture situations linked only by their common concern with the concepts of honor and dignity, the importance of keeping one's word and not being bought or corrupted.
Who directed Jom?
Jom was directed by Ababacar Samb-Makharam.
Who stars in Jom?
The principal cast of Jom includes Omar Gueye, Omar Seck, Fatou Fall, Abou Camara.
When was Jom released and how long is it?
Jom was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.