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A fictional documentary that portrays the city of Dakar, Senegal, as we hear the conversation between a Senegalese man (the director, Djibril Diop Mambéty) and a French woman, Inge Hirschnitz. As we travel through the city in a picturesque horse drawn wagon, we chaotically rush into this and that popular neighborhood of the capital, discovering contrast after contrast: A small African community waiting at the Church's door, Muslims praying on the sidewalk, the Rococo architecture of the Government buildings, the modest stores of the craftsmen near the main market.

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Street LifeSocial DocumentaryLife ChallengesDakarShort FilmDocufiction

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What is Contras' City (1969) about?

A fictional documentary that portrays the city of Dakar, Senegal, as we hear the conversation between a Senegalese man (the director, Djibril Diop Mambéty) and a French woman, Inge Hirschnitz. As we travel through the city in a picturesque horse drawn wagon, we chaotically rush into this and that popular neighborhood of the capital, discovering contrast after contrast: A small African community…

Who stars in Contras' City?

Contras' City stars Djibril Diop Mambéty, Inge Hirschnitz. The film was directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.

How long is Contras' City?

Contras' City has a runtime of 22 min and premiered in 1969.

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