Atlantiques (2009)

Director: Mati Diop

Short lo-fi film set in Senegal. Mostly focussing on a group of Senegalese youths, discussing their hopes and fears concerning the crossing of the atlantic to get to Europe. Will life be easier there or not?

Cast

Ouli Seck

Mother

Serigne Seck

Young Man

Alpha Diop

Friend around the Fire

Cheikh M'Baye

Friend around the fire

Ibou Laye

Friend at the Cemetery

Vieux Seck

Friend at the Cemetery

Asta M'Boup

Sister