Morbayassa
Synopsis
Bella, a 30-year-old Guinean cabaret singer, lives a miserable, dangerous life as a prostitute in Dakar. Though she longs for escape, a gang of pimps, led by Kèba, treat her like property and make sure she keeps in her place. Her only hope is the thought of earning enough money to escape and reunite with her daughter, who she gave up at birth at age 15—a desperate act that haunts Bella’s nightmares and fills her with guilt. While fleeing an angry client, she meets Yélo, a Guinean worker for the United Nations, who happens to be passing through Dakar. Instantly smitten, Yélo agrees to help Bella, and so begins an epic journey of redemption, from Guinea to Paris. But can the young couple escape the clutches of the menacing Kèba?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheick Fantamady Camara
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Gautron, Cheick Fantamady Camara
- Original Title
- Morbayassa
- Country of Origin
- France, Guinea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheick Fantamady Camara
Marc Gautron, Cheick Fantamady Camara
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Gautron
Writer
Cheick Fantamady Camara
Writer
Cheick Fantamady Camara
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morbayassa
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What is Morbayassa about?
Bella, a 30-year-old Guinean cabaret singer, lives a miserable, dangerous life as a prostitute in Dakar. Though she longs for escape, a gang of pimps, led by Kèba, treat her like property and make sure she keeps in her place. Her only hope is the thought of earning enough money to escape and reunite with her daughter, who she gave up at birth at age 15—a desperate act that haunts Bella’s nightmares and fills her with guilt. While fleeing an angry client, she meets Yélo, a Guinean worker for the United Nations, who happens to be passing through Dakar. Instantly smitten, Yélo agrees to help Bella, and so begins an epic journey of redemption, from Guinea to Paris. But can the young couple escape the clutches of the menacing Kèba?
Who directed Morbayassa?
Morbayassa was directed by Cheick Fantamady Camara.
Who stars in Morbayassa?
The principal cast of Morbayassa includes Fatoumata Diawara, Sylvain Cherokee, Tella Kpomahou, Alexandre Ogou, Claire Simba.
When was Morbayassa released and how long is it?
Morbayassa was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.