Atlantiques
Jun 13 2009
•0h 16m
•Documentary
Short lo-fi film set in Senegal. Mostly focussing on a group of Senegalese youths, discussing their hopes and fears concerning the crossing of the atlantic to get to Europe. Will life be easier there or not?
Cast
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Ouli Seck
Mother
Serigne Seck
Young Man
Alpha Diop
Friend around the Fire
Cheikh M'Baye
Friend around the fire
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