Djibril leaves his country with the dream of finding success and solace in Europe, but soon discovers the cruelty of life. While his plan falls apart little by little, he realizes that returning to Africa has become what is most important for him. Touki Bouki portrays a Senegalese society of 1973 that is not too different from today’s reality. Hundreds of young Africans still loose their lives at the Strait of Gibraltar trying to reach Europe, and their dreams. Let yourself be moved by this beautiful, upsetting and unexpected story. red

Original title Touki Bouki

Year 1973

Director Djibril Diop MAMBETI

Screenplay Djibril Diop MAMBETI

Cinematography Georges BRACHER, Pap Samba SOW

Producer Djibril Diop MAMBETI, Medoune FAYE

Cast Magaye NIANG, Mareme NIANG, Aminata FALL, Ousseynou DIOP

Production Company Cinegrit

Runtime 1h 25m

Format DigiBeta PAL

Links IMDb