The Female Gaze
Banel & Adama / Banel E Adama
France, Senegal, Mali, Qatar
Directors: Ramata-Toulaye Sy
Director's bio
Banel and Adama share a deep and passionate love in their rural village in northern Senegal, where their connection is everything to them. However, their idyllic and enduring love faces a significant challenge from the traditions of their community. In this particular society, passion and disorder are not tolerated, presenting a conflict between the couple's intense love and the established norms of their surroundings.
Banel and Adama share a deep and passionate love in their rural village in northern Senegal, where their connection is everything to them. However, their idyllic and enduring love faces a significant challenge from the traditions of their community. In this particular society, passion and disorder are not tolerated, presenting a conflict between the couple's intense love and the established norms of their surroundings.
Synopsis
Banel and Adama, deeply in love, yearn for an independent life together, choosing to live away from their families. Adama goes against tradition by rejecting his destined role as the future chief. When he shares this decision with the village council, chaos ensues, disrupting the community and even affecting the expected rainfall. In their pursuit of love, Banel and Adama discover that their environment leaves no space for such passions, let alone upheaval.Details of Cast
Khady Mane as Banel, Mamadou Diallo as Adama, Binta Racine Sy, Moussa Sow, Ndiabel Diallo, Oumar Samba Dia, Amadou NdiayeDetails of Crew
Cinematography: Amine Berrada Editor: Vincent Tricon Music: Bachar Mar-KhaliféProducer Details
Eric Névé, Margaux Juvenal, Maud Leclair NévéWriter Details
Ramata-Toulaye SyStills
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