Tauw

Directed by Ousmane Sembène
Senegal
1970
24 mins

Synopsis

One of Sembène’s early short films, Tauw tells the story of two brothers in the generation after independence.

An unemployed 20-year-old must deal with a stifled job market in urban Senegal, while 11-year-old Ouman must confront the contradictions of his religious instruction. Tauw dramatises how unprepared the brothers are to face the realities presented by a changing society. Although the story is a simple one, it is forcefully drawn and utterly poignant.

  • Year
    1970
  • Country
    Senegal, USA
  • Language
    In French and Wolof with English subtitles
  • Director
    Ousmane Sembène
  • Producer
    Paulin Vieyra, Herbert F. Lowe
  • Cast
    Mamadou M'Bow, Amadi Dieng, Fatim Diagne
  • Screenwriter
    Osumane Sembène
  • Cinematographer
    Georges Caristan
  • Editor
    Mawa Gaye
  • Genre
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