Atlantiques (2009)

  • NR
  • 06/13/2009 (FR)
  • Documentary
  • 16m

Overview

Short lo-fi film set in Senegal. Mostly focussing on a group of Senegalese youths, discussing their hopes and fears concerning the crossing of the atlantic to get to Europe. Will life be easier there or not?

Mati Diop

Director

Cast

Ouli Seck's headshot

Ouli Seck

Mother
Serigne Seck's headshot

Serigne Seck

Young Man
Alpha Diop's headshot

Alpha Diop

Friend around the Fire
Cheikh M'Baye's headshot

Cheikh M'Baye

Friend around the fire
Ibou Laye's headshot

Ibou Laye

Friend at the Cemetery
Vieux Seck's headshot

Vieux Seck

Friend at the Cemetery
Asta M'Boup's headshot

Asta M'Boup

Sister

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