Bantú Mama
“A contemporary tale about a different kind of re-encounter between Africa and the Caribbean.”
Synopsis
A French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in the most dangerous district of Santo Domingo, where she is taken in by a group of children. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she will see her destiny change inexorably.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-09
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November 17, 2022
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March 16, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iván Herrera
- Screenplay & Story
- Iván Herrera, Clarisse Albrecht
- Original Score
- Boddhi Satva
- Original Title
- Bantú Mama
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Aurora Dominicana, Basecamp Studio, Point Barre, Too Caribbean
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iván Herrera
Iván Herrera, Clarisse Albrecht
Boddhi Satva
Sebastian Cabrera Chelin
Pablo Chea, Israel Cárdenas
Iván Herrera, Nicolas LaMadrid, Franmiris Lombert
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Cabrera Chelin
Director of Photography
Pablo Chea
Editor
Israel Cárdenas
Editor
Karla Read
Production Design
Palma Ruiz
Costume Design
Iván Herrera
Writer
Clarisse Albrecht
Writer
Iván Herrera
Producer
Nicolas LaMadrid
Producer
Franmiris Lombert
Producer
Iván Herrera
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bantú Mama
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What is Bantú Mama about?
A French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in the most dangerous district of Santo Domingo, where she is taken in by a group of children. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she will see her destiny change inexorably.
Who directed Bantú Mama?
Bantú Mama was directed by Iván Herrera.
Who stars in Bantú Mama?
The principal cast of Bantú Mama includes Clarisse Albrecht, Scarlett Reyes, Euris Javiel, Arturo Perez, Donis Taveras.
When was Bantú Mama released and how long is it?
Bantú Mama was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Bantú Mama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bantú Mama was composed by Boddhi Satva.