Mandabi (1968)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 90 minuten / 105 minuten (Wolof versie)
Alternative titles: Le Mandat / The Money Order
Country:
Senegal / France
Directed by: Ousmane Sembene
Stars: Makhouredia Gueye and Isseu Niang
IMDb score:
7,3 (1.766)
Releasedate: 27 November 1968
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Mandabi plot
'Mandabi' tells the story of Ibrahim Dieng, who lives peacefully with his two wives and seven children in Dakar, Senegal. When he goes to a hairdressing appointment himself, his two wives receive a money order from France from his cousin Abdou. The whole neighborhood is aware of the opportunity, and the check gives rise to total chaos. His wives buy on credit, others try to extort money, still others take advantage of his naivety and try to rob or scam him. This piece of paper thus becomes a symbol of shame and loss.
Actors and actresses
Ibrahim Dieng
Méty the First Wife
Aram the Second Wife
M'barka the Shopkeeper
Abdu the Nephew
Water Seller
Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
Iman
Dieng's Sister
Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
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