Mambéty
Synopsis
Senegalese director Djibril Diop Mambéty, one of the greatest figures in all of African film, died in 1998. In this behind-the-scenes documentary, shot during the making of his final work, The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun / La petite vendeuse de soleil, Mambéty speaks with his technicians, prepares the actors, talks with his young star, and, in voiceover, shares his thoughts on cinema and life.Mambéty doesn't differ significantly from the stock "behind-the-scenes" documentaries that adorn most DVDs nowadays, except that Mambéty's films have scenes you actually want to be taken behind. Because of the kind of attention that gets paid to African cinema, there's an initial intrigue to Mambéty, but that interest is sustained by Mambéty's own lyrical insights into his aesthetics.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Papa Madièye Mbaye
- Original Title
- Mambéty
- Country of Origin
- Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- Wolof
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Papa Madièye Mbaye
Department Leadership Roster
Papa Madièye Mbaye
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mambéty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mambéty about?
Senegalese director Djibril Diop Mambéty, one of the greatest figures in all of African film, died in 1998. In this behind-the-scenes documentary, shot during the making of his final work, The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun / La petite vendeuse de soleil, Mambéty speaks with his technicians, prepares the actors, talks with his young star, and, in voiceover, shares his thoughts on cinema and life.Mambéty doesn't differ significantly from the stock "behind-the-scenes" documentaries that adorn most DVDs nowadays, except that Mambéty's films have scenes you actually want to be taken behind. Because of the kind of attention that gets paid to African cinema, there's an initial intrigue to Mambéty, but that interest is sustained by Mambéty's own lyrical insights into his aesthetics.
Who directed Mambéty?
Mambéty was directed by Papa Madièye Mbaye.
Who stars in Mambéty?
The principal cast of Mambéty includes Djibril Diop Mambéty.
When was Mambéty released and how long is it?
Mambéty was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 28m.