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Atlantiques (2009) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2009 · 16 mins · Wolof
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- Directed by
- Mati Diop
- Starring
- Cheikh M'Baye, Ibou Laye, Alpha Diop, Ouli Seck, Serigne Seck, Vieux Seck
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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