The documentary shows the search and rescue operation for people fleeing who dare to take the route from North Africa across the Mediterranean to Europe. VICE News collaborated with Doctors Without Borders to document this rescue operation and to speak with rescued refugees. This film provides insight both into the work of the organization and […]
“Tataatay Nder” means “Tuesday of Nder” in Wolof. On Tuesday, March 7, 1820, the women of Nder, a village of the Linguères (queens) in the wealthy province of Walo, took up arms to fight against oppression. They set themselves on fire to escape slavery, thus fighting for their freedom and dignity. A political tribute to […]
I am showing this film because it is important to me to tell people in Germany that many people in Africa die from diseases simply because they have no money. Unlike here, there is no health insurance for everyone—meaning those without money die anyway. I find it sad that people die from all kinds of […]
Baye Laye is the captain of a small fishing boat. Many of his countrymen have already left Senegal to build a better life in Europe. His brother Abou also dreams of establishing a music career there and convinces Baye Laye to be the captain of the Pirogue, a simple fishing boat. Together with 30 other […]
The fishing village has been shrouded in a strange fog for ages. Neither sacrifices nor prayers can end this curse. Mbanick, the son of the dying Marabut, dares to challenge the spirits and returns the sun to the village. Afterwards, Mbanick can confess his love to Maxoy. His best friend and rival, Yatma, is furious […]
Pod et Marichou is a very well-known series in Senegal and Gambia featuring very famous actors. The series is broadcast both on YouTube and on television and is very successful.
Film series of the IG – Initiativegruppe e.V.
Today is the last day in Satché’s life. Although he is strong and healthy, he accepts his impending death. He walks through the streets of his hometown in Senegal, perceiving the past as if seeing it for the first time: his childhood home, his first love, childhood friends, wife, and children. He repeatedly hears the […]
The title of the film “Dewenti” means “Greetings for the Festival” in Wolof (a language spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania). The short film tells the story of young Ousmane, a Talibe (a Quranic student), who is sent daily by his teacher into the streets of Dakar to beg for alms. He devises a strategy […]
