Mossane

Credits

Name: Mossane

Country: Senegal; Frankreich; Deutschland

Year of publication: 1996

Format: 35 mm

Color: color

Language : OF m. dt. UT

Duration: 105 Minuten

Direction: Faye, Safi

Screenplay: Faye, Safi

Camera: Jürges, Jürgen

Editing: Davanture, Andrée

Sound: Perini, Anna

Actor: Seck, Magou; Niang, Isseu; Yade, Moustapha; Camara, Abou; Konare, Alioune; Diouf, Alpha

Abstract

Mossane (Magou Seck) is a beautiful 14 year old girl from a rural Serer village, beloved by many including her own brother and Fara, a poor university student. Although she has long been promised in marriage to the wealthy Diogaye, Mossane defies her parents` wishes and falls in love with Fara. On her wedding day, she refuses to marry Diogaye and tragedy ensues.

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