The odyssey of Senegalese friends who attempt a life-threatening boat crossing.
Atlantiques (2009) is a documentary and drama film directed by Mati Diop, released on June 13, 2009 with a runtime of 16m. It stars Ouli Seck, Serigne Seck, Alpha Diop and Cheikh M'Baye. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
Ouli Seck
as Mother
Serigne Seck
as Young Man
Alpha Diop
as Friend around the Fire
Cheikh M'Baye
as Friend around the fire
Ibou Laye
as Friend at the Cemetery
Vieux Seck
as Friend at the Cemetery
Asta M'Boup
as Sister
Directed by Mati Diop, written by Mati Diop, produced by Corinne Castel, Frederic Papon and Bertrand Scalabre.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 44 ratings.
Separated from the woman he loves, a man sits with his friends by a roaring fire on the coast of Senegal dreaming of a reconciliation far away. As their entirely natural and spontaneously presented conversation evolves, their thoughts turn to escaping their daily drudge and taking to the open sea. “The ocean has no borders” says one… “it has nothing to hold on to” replies another as they begin to asses the…
Reviewed on October 18, 2025
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The main cast of Atlantiques (2009) includes Ouli Seck, Serigne Seck, Alpha Diop, Cheikh M'Baye and Ibou Laye. The film was directed by Mati Diop. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Atlantiques was released on June 13, 2009 and runs for 16m.
Atlantiques (2009) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
