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| L'Absence | |
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| Directed by | Mama Kéïta |
| Screenplay by | Mama Kéïta |
| Produced by | Kinterfin |
| Starring | William Nadylam, Ibrahima Mbaye, Mouss Diouf, Mame Ndoumé Diop, Jackie Tavernier |
| Cinematography | Remi Mazet |
| Edited by | Miriame Chamekh |
| Music by | Mathieur Normant |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 82 minutes |
| Countries | France Senegal |
L'Absence is a 2009 film.
Synopsis
After doing brilliantly in his studies and a 15-year absence, Adama, a young polytechnician, rushes back to Senegal, his home country, when he receives a telegram saying his grandmother is very ill. His brief stay will revive a family drama seemingly forgotten. The film reflects director Mama Keïta's experience with African students who study abroad and are content to be spectators of the poverty and violence in Africa.
Awards
- Fespaco 2009
References
- African Film Festival of Cordoba-FCAT (license CC BY-SA-3.0)
- L'Absence at IMDb
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