Most Popular Wolof-Language Feature Films
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Biutiful
(2010) This is the story of Uxbal, a man living in this world, but able to see his death, which guides his every move. Dir: Alejandro González Iñárritu With: Javier Bardem, Maricel Álvarez, Hanaa Bouchaib Drama 148 mins. |
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Wonderful World
(2009) Ben Singer has his cynical worldview darkened by his roommate Ibu's sudden medical situation, though the arrival of Ibu's sister, Khadi, might remedy both men's ills. Dir: Joshua Goldin With: Matthew Broderick, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Kenneth Williams Drama | Romance 89 mins. |
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Goodbye Solo
(2008) Two men form an unlikely friendship that will change both of their lives forever. Dir: Ramin Bahrani With: Souleymane Sy Savane, Red West, Diana Franco Galindo Drama 91 mins. |
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La pirogue
(2012) A group of African men leave Senegal in a pirogue captained by a local fisherman to undertake the treacherous crossing of the Atlantic to Spain where they believe better lives and prospects are waiting for them. Dir: Moussa Touré With: Souleymane Seye Ndiaye, Laïty Fall, Malaminé 'Yalenguen' Dramé Drama 87 mins. |
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Xala
(1975) It is the dawn of Senegal's independence from France, but as the citizens celebrate in the streets we... Dir: Ousmane Sembene With: Thierno Leye, Myriam Niang, Seune Samb Comedy 123 mins. |
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Restless City
(2011) Tells the story of an African immigrant surviving on the fringes of New York City where music is his passion, life is a hustle and falling in love is his greatest risk. Dir: Andrew Dosunmu With: Hervé Diese, Mohamed Dione, Ger Duany Drama | Music 80 mins. |
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Aujourd'hui
(2012) Dir: Alain Gomis With: Saul Williams, Djolof Mbengue, Anisia Uzeyman Drama 86 mins. |
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Touki Bouki
(1973) Mory, a cowherd who rides a motorcycle mounted with a cow's skull, and Anta, a university student, have met in Dakar... Dir: Djibril Diop Mambéty With: Magaye Niang, Mareme Niang, Aminata Fall Drama 85 mins. |
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Hyenas
(1992) A once-prosperous Senegalese village has been falling further into poverty year by year until the village's... Dir: Djibril Diop Mambéty With: Ami Diakhate, Djibril Diop Mambéty, Mansour Diouf Comedy | Drama 110 mins. |
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Little Senegal
(2001) Dir: Rachid Bouchareb With: Sotigui Kouyaté, Sharon Hope, Roschdy Zem Drama 97 mins. |










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