Touki Bouki
“The Journey of the Hyena.”
Djibril Diop MambétyCast
Magaye Niang Mareme Niang Aminata Fall
Credits
Written by: Djibril Diop Mambéty
Plot
Mory, a cowherd who rides a motorbike with a pair of horns on its handlebars, and Anta, a student, are young lovers in Dakar who dream of escaping to Paris. They scheme to raise money for the passage, but when the time comes, one of them hesitates. Djibril Diop Mambéty's 1973 film, with its fragmented structure and bold imagery, is a landmark of African cinema.
Sinekatalog’s take
Djibril Diop Mambéty's Senegalese landmark follows two young lovers dreaming of fleeing Dakota for Paris. Wild, fragmented and vibrant, with bold editing and music, it is a masterpiece of African cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (5,166 votes)
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