Mandabi

Mandabi

7.0 /10 43 votes
November 27, 1968 1h 30m Released

Storyline

A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.

Key Information

Director Ousmane Sembène
Writers Ousmane Sembène
Studio Comptoir Français du Film Production
Rating 7.0/10
Language WO

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Cast & Crew

Makhouredia Gueye

Makhouredia Gueye

Ibrahim Dieng

Younousse Sèye

Méty the First Wife

Isseu Niang

Isseu Niang

Aram the Second Wife

Mustapha Ture

Mustapha Ture

M'barka the Shopkeeper

Mouss Diouf

Mouss Diouf

Abdu the Nephew

Christoph Colomb

Water Seller

Farba Sarr

Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent

Serigne N'Diayes

Iman

Thérèse Bas

Dieng's Sister

Mamadou Cisoko

Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)

Moudoun Faye

Bah the Postman (uncredited)

Ousmane Sembène

Ousmane Sembène

Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Mandabi was released on November 27, 1968.

The runtime of Mandabi is 1h 30m.

Mandabi is a Comedy, Drama movie.

Mandabi has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Mandabi is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mandabi was directed by Ousmane Sembène.

The main cast of Mandabi includes Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang.

Mandabi is originally in WO.