Year: 2009
Runtime: 16 mins
Language: Wolof
Director: Mati Diop
Set in Senegal, this short lo‑fi film follows a close‑knit group of young Senegalese as they talk about their hopes and fears surrounding a dangerous crossing of the Atlantic to Europe. Their conversation reveals dreams of a better life, doubts about the risks, and the uncertainty of whether life will truly be easier on the other side.
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