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Mandabi

1219681h 32mOusmane Sembène
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 73

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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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What is Mandabi (1968) 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 stars in Mandabi?

Mandabi stars 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). The film was directed by Ousmane Sembène.

How long is Mandabi?

Mandabi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated 12.

Is Mandabi worth watching?

Mandabi holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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