Demba
2024 · Movie · 119 min. · Senegal
Demba is about to retire after 30 years of service in the city hall of his small hometown in northern Senegal. During this hot summer, as the second anniversary of his wife’s death approaches, Demba realises that he is unable to simply “shake off” her passing. But as his mental health deteriorates, he discovers a new connection with his once estranged son. Can Demba recover from his loss without losing himself?
Direction Mamadou Dia
Cast Ben Mahmoud Mbow · Awa Djiga Kane · Mamadou Sylla · Aicha Talla · Abdoulaye Dicko · Saikou Lô · Mamadou Bayo Sarr · Hamadi Baila
Soundtrack John Corlis
Screenplay Mamadou Dia
Cinematography Sheldon Chau
Original title Demba
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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