Demba

Demba (2024)

55-year-old Demba is about to retire after 30 years of service at the city hall in his small town in Northern Senegal. That hot summer, as the 2-year anniversary of his wife’s passing approaches, he realizes he just can’t “shake it off.” As his mental health deteriorates, he discovers a new connection with his once estranged son.

Data di uscita
2024-02-17
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (1)
Durata
1 h 56 min
Generi
Dramma
Regista
Mamadou Dia

Cast

Curiosità

Demba is a 2024 Fula language drama film written and directed by Mamadou Dia. Starring Ben Mahmoud Mbow in titular role, the film follows a man struggling with grief and depression as the anniversary of his wife's death nears; but he finds solace in reconnecting with his estranged son.

Production

In October 2022, the film was selected to receive $25,000 prize for projects in development. It won Nouveau Marché award at the 2022 Festival du nouveau cinéma subsequently. In November 2022, the film was selected for the Atlas Workshops at the Marrakech International Film Festival and won Atlas Development Prize.

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