Mandabi
1968 · Movie · 90 min. · Senegal
The film is about an unemployed African man, Ibrahima, who lives with his two wives and kids. A nephew of his sends him a money order from France worth 25,000 Francs which he has saved from working as a street sweeper. He is to keep some of the money for himself, save a portion for his nephew, and give a portion to his sister. However, Ibrahima faces numerous difficulties with the Senegalese bureaucracy in trying to cash the money order. The film explores themes of neocolonialism, religion, corruption, and relationships in Senegalese society.
Direction Ousmane Sembene
Cast Makhouredia Gueye · Ynousse N'Diaye · Isseu Niang · Serigne N'Diayes · Serigne Sow · Mustapha Ture · Farba Sarr · Moudoun Faye
Screenplay Ousmane Sembene
Cinematography Paul Soulignac
Original title Mandabi (The Money Order)
6.5
68 votes (FilmAffinity)
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