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Mossane
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Credits
Name: Mossane
Country: Senegal; Frankreich; Deutschland
Year of publication: 1996
Format: 35 mm
Color: color
Language : OF m. dt. UT
Duration: 105 Minuten
Direction: Faye, Safi
Screenplay: Faye, Safi
Camera: Jürges, Jürgen
Editing: Davanture, Andrée
Sound: Perini, Anna
Actor: Seck, Magou; Niang, Isseu; Yade, Moustapha; Camara, Abou; Konare, Alioune; Diouf, Alpha
Abstract
Mossane (Magou Seck) is a beautiful 14 year old girl from a rural Serer village, beloved by many including her own brother and Fara, a poor university student. Although she has long been promised in marriage to the wealthy Diogaye, Mossane defies her parents` wishes and falls in love with Fara. On her wedding day, she refuses to marry Diogaye and tragedy ensues.