Faat Kiné (2001)

A forty-year-old woman refuses to give into the stigma of unwed motherhood and climbs the ladder of success in a male dominated field.

Director:

Ousmane Sembene

Writer:

Ousmane Sembene

Stars:

Venus Seye, Mame Ndoumbé, Ndiagne Dia

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Venus Seye	...	Faat Kiné
Mame Ndoumbé	...	Mammy, Her Mother
Ndiagne Dia	...	Djip, Her Son
Mariama Balde	...	Aby, Her Daughter
Awa Sene Sarr	...	Mada
Tabata Ndiaye	...	Amy Kasse

Storyline

A forty-year-old woman refuses to give into the stigma of unwed motherhood and climbs the ladder of success in a male dominated field.

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Plot Keywords:

feminism | single mother | nonconformity

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

California Newsreel

Country:

Senegal

Language:

French Wolof

Release Date:

15 January 2004 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Faat Kine

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$6,855 (USA) (30 March 2001)

Gross:

$20,178 (USA) (6 April 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmi Domireew

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 90 min (Pan American Film & Arts Festival)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Interesting look at modern Senegalese life

Faat Kiné bore two children out of wedlock by two men, but managed to raise them without help from the fathers. She has risen to manage a gasoline station and is somewhat well off, owning a house and a small car. When her children pass college entry exams, the fathers come around asking for respect and more.

A colorful but episodic look at life in modern Dakar, revolving around the people Faat Kiné meets over several days. Moves along quickly but even minor characters appear several times, so you can get to know them. The print I saw was 118 minutes.