- “La Noire de…” (Black Girl, 1966): Directed by Ousmane Sembčne, this groundbreaking film tells the story of a young Senegalese woman who moves to France to work as a maid for a French family.
- “Touki Bouki” (Journey of the Hyena, 1973): Also directed by Ousmane Sembčne, this film follows the journey of a young couple in Dakar who dreams of escaping to Paris, exploring themes of post-colonial identity.
- “Hyčnes” (Hyenas, 1992): Directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty, this movie is an adaptation of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s play “The Visit.” It depicts the story of a wealthy woman who returns to her hometown seeking revenge.
- “Moolaadé” (2004): Directed by Ousmane Sembčne, this film addresses the controversial practice of female genital mutilation through the story of a woman who protects young girls from undergoing the cutting ceremony.
- “Atlantique” (2019): This supernatural drama, directed by Mati Diop, follows the story of a young woman in Dakar whose life takes a turn when her lover goes missing at sea after attempting to migrate to Europe.
- “So Long a Letter” by Mariama Bâ: This powerful novel tells the story of Ramatoulaye, a Senegalese woman dealing with the challenges of polygamy, tradition, and women’s rights. It explores themes of love, friendship, and personal liberation.
- “Xala” by Ousmane Sembčne: This satirical novel sheds light on Senegal’s post-colonial period. It follows the life of El Hadji Abdou Kader Beye, a rich businessman who experiences a sudden impotence, symbolizing the country’s economic and political struggles.
- “God’s Bits of Wood” by Ousmane Sembčne: Set in the late 1940s, this novel portrays the struggles of Dakar-Niger Railway workers during a strike demanding better working conditions and equal rights. It explores themes of colonialism, class struggle, and the power of collective action.
- “Ambiguous Adventure” by Cheikh Hamidou Kane: This philosophical novel addresses the conflict between traditional African values and the modern world. It tells the story of Samba Diallo, a young Senegalese boy caught between his Islamic education and the influences of Western education.
- “Rituals” by Ousmane Socé: This novel captures the social and political tensions in Senegal during the colonial era. It follows the lives of two brothers, Ndčye and Mbeguedé, who experience the challenges of cultural assimilation and the struggle for independence.
WANDERLIST: Senegal in books and on film
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