• Mandabi (1968)

    Mandabi (1968)

    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.

  • City of Contrasts (1969)

    City of Contrasts (1969)

    A somewhat-humorous look at the city of Dakar, its people, architecture, politics, social behavior, and even the white French tourists.

  • The Wagoner (1963)

    The Wagoner (1963)

    A young cart driver in Dakar is robbed by a succession of dishonest passengers. When his cart is confiscated by the police, he loses not only his means of livelihood but his sole claim to self-respect in an exploited and poverty-ridden community.

  • Black Girl (1966)

    Black Girl (1966)

    A black girl from Senegal becomes a servant in France.