N'Diongane
Synopsis
A hunter dies in a lion's jaws and leaves a wife and two children. The elder child, who is now the only man around the house, is called the little husband. Because of this nickname, he becomes the laughingstock of all the children in the village. Desperate, the child runs away and drowns in the sea. His mother and sister will follow the same fate. The film is based on a story by Birago Diop.
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- Director
- Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
- Screenplay & Story
- Birago Diop
- Original Score
- Dembo Kouyaté
- Original Title
- N'Diongane
- Country of Origin
- Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Birago Diop
Dembo Kouyaté
Daniel Mouchot
Department Leadership Roster
Paulin Soumanou Vieyra
Director
Dembo Kouyaté
Original Music Composer
Daniel Mouchot
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What is N'Diongane about?
A hunter dies in a lion's jaws and leaves a wife and two children. The elder child, who is now the only man around the house, is called the little husband. Because of this nickname, he becomes the laughingstock of all the children in the village. Desperate, the child runs away and drowns in the sea. His mother and sister will follow the same fate. The film is based on a story by Birago Diop.
Who directed N'Diongane?
N'Diongane was directed by Paulin Soumanou Vieyra.
Who stars in N'Diongane?
The principal cast of N'Diongane includes Ahmed Tidiane Sy, Astou Thiam, Hady Dieng, Dembo Kouyaté.
When was N'Diongane released and how long is it?
N'Diongane was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for N'Diongane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for N'Diongane was composed by Dembo Kouyaté.