Cast
Khady Mane Mamadou Diallo Binta Racine Sy
Credits
Written by: 
Ramata-Toulaye Sy
Plot
In a drought-stricken village in northern Senegal, Banel, a young woman, is passionately in love with her husband, Adama, and is determined to live apart with him, in a house buried in the sand. Adama, who is the village's heir, is expected to lead, and their escape from the community's obligations draws them into tragedy. Ramata-Toulaye Sy's 2023 debut competed at Cannes.
Sinekatalog’s take
Ramata-Toulaye Sy's debut follows a young woman in drought-stricken northern Senegal, passionately in love with her husband and determined to live apart in a house buried in the sand. Lyrical and fiery, it is a striking, tragic and visually rich fable.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.2 / 10 (919 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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