Mandabi
Synopsis
A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-30
Top Cast
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Makhouredia Gueye
Ibrahim Dieng
Younousse Sèye
Méty the First Wife
Isseu Niang
Aram the Second Wife
Mustapha Ture
M'barka the Shopkeeper
Mouss Diouf
Abdu the Nephew
Christoph Colomb
Water Seller
Farba Sarr
Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
Serigne N'Diayes
Iman
Thérèse Bas
Dieng's Sister
Mamadou Cisoko
Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
Moudoun Faye
Bah the Postman (uncredited)
Ousmane Sembène
Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
Serigne Sow
Gorgui Maïssa the 1st Neighbor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
- Screenplay & Story
- Ousmane Sembène
- Original Title
- Mandabi
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Comptoir Français du Film Production, Filmi Domirev
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène
Paul Soulignac
Gilbert Kikoïne, Max Saldinger
Robert de Nesle
Department Leadership Roster
Ousmane Sembène
Writer
Ousmane Sembène
Director
Gilbert Kikoïne
Editor
Max Saldinger
Editor
Paul Soulignac
Director of Photography
Robert de Nesle
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandabi
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What is Mandabi about?
A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
Who directed Mandabi?
Mandabi was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
Who stars in Mandabi?
The principal cast of Mandabi includes Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang, Mustapha Ture, Mouss Diouf.
When was Mandabi released and how long is it?
Mandabi was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mandabi?
Mandabi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).