Waiting for Happiness
Heremakono
Synopsis
Before immigrating to the West, Abdallah travels to the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, to visit his mother. Although he grew up there, Abdallah feels anything but at home in his old neighborhood: he can no longer speak the local dialect and he wears western clothes that immediately cast him as an outsider. But, as Abdallah spends time with a young boy and an elderly electrician, he can't help but feel a sense of loss for the life he's abandoning.
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Heremakono - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Khatra Ould Abder Kader
Khatra
Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid
Maata
Mohamed Mahmoud Ould
Abdallah
Nana Diakité
Nana
Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda
Soukeyna, the mother
Makanfing Dabo
Makan
Santha Leng
Tchu
Baba Ould Mini
Sidi
Mickaël Onoimweniku
Mickaël
Diallo Ibrahima Sory
Diallo
Cheick Oumar Tembely
Omar
Jerib Ould Jiddou
Le chaffeur de taxi
Mohamed Salem Ould Dendou
Le docteur
Mohamed Lemine
Le réparateur électricien
Aminala Tembely
La petite fille aux tresses
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Screenplay & Story
- Abderrahmane Sissako
- Original Score
- Oumou Sangaré
- Original Title
- Heremakono
- Country of Origin
- Mauritania, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7K
- Production Studios
- Duo Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Hubert Bals Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abderrahmane Sissako
Abderrahmane Sissako
Oumou Sangaré
Jacques Besse
Nadia ben Rachid
Nicolas Royer, Maji-da Abdi, Guillaume de Seille
Department Leadership Roster
Abderrahmane Sissako
Director
Nicolas Royer
Producer
Maji-da Abdi
Costume Design
Laurent Cavero
Production Design
Maji-da Abdi
Producer
Joseph Kpobly
Production Design
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
Jacques Besse
Director of Photography
Abderrahmane Sissako
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for Happiness
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What is Waiting for Happiness about?
Before immigrating to the West, Abdallah travels to the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, to visit his mother. Although he grew up there, Abdallah feels anything but at home in his old neighborhood: he can no longer speak the local dialect and he wears western clothes that immediately cast him as an outsider. But, as Abdallah spends time with a young boy and an elderly electrician, he can't help but feel a sense of loss for the life he's abandoning.
Who directed Waiting for Happiness?
Waiting for Happiness was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Who stars in Waiting for Happiness?
The principal cast of Waiting for Happiness includes Khatra Ould Abder Kader, Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould, Nana Diakité, Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda.
When was Waiting for Happiness released and how long is it?
Waiting for Happiness was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Waiting for Happiness make at the box office?
Waiting for Happiness grossed $7K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for Happiness was composed by Oumou Sangaré.