Mandabi(1968)
Mandabi Synopsis
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.
Mandabi (1968) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène, released on November 27, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang and Mustapha Ture. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Ousmane Sembène
- Writers:
- Ousmane Sembène
- Producers:
- Robert de Nesle
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Soulignac
- Production:
- Comptoir Français du Film Production, Filmi Domirev
- Status:
- Released
Mandabi (1968) Trailer
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Official Trailer
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Opening scene from "Mandabi" (1968); Audio Track: Masani Cisse
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Mandabi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Makhouredia Gueye
as Ibrahim Dieng
- Younousse Sèye
Younousse Sèye
as Méty the First Wife
Isseu Niang
as Aram the Second Wife
Mustapha Ture
as M'barka the Shopkeeper
Mouss Diouf
as Abdu the Nephew
- Christoph Colomb
Christoph Colomb
as Water Seller
- Farba Sarr
Farba Sarr
as Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
- Serigne N'Diayes
Serigne N'Diayes
as Iman
- Thérèse Bas
Thérèse Bas
as Dieng's Sister
- Mamadou Cisoko
Mamadou Cisoko
as Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
- Moudoun Faye
Moudoun Faye
as Bah the Postman (uncredited)
Ousmane Sembène
as Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ousmane Sembène, written by Ousmane Sembène, produced by Robert de Nesle.
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Mandabi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 50 ratings.
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Mandabi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mandabi online?
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Mandabi (1968) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mandabi?
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The main cast of Mandabi (1968) includes Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang, Mustapha Ture and Mouss Diouf. The film was directed by Ousmane Sembène. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mandabi released?
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Mandabi was released on November 27, 1968 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Mandabi worth watching?
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Mandabi (1968) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mandabi?
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