Mandabi

(1968)Directed by Ousmane Sembène92 minComedy, Drama

A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.

Makhouredia Gueyeas Ibrahim Dieng
Younousse Sèyeas Méty the First Wife
Isseu Niangas Aram the Second Wife
Mustapha Tureas M'barka the Shopkeeper
Mouss Dioufas Abdu the Nephew
CCChristoph Colombas Water Seller
Farba Sarras Mbaye Sarr the Business Agent
Serigne N'Diayesas Iman
Thérèse Basas Dieng's Sister
Mamadou Cisokoas Madiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
Moudoun Fayeas Bah the Postman (uncredited)
Ousmane Sembèneas Public Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
Serigne Sowas Gorgui Maïssa the 1st Neighbor (uncredited)