Faat Kiné (2001): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Faat Kiné is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Ousmane Sembene, starring Venus Seye and Mame Ndoumbé. It runs 2 hours. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Ousmane Sembene
- Original language
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French - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Faat Kiné About?
The premise of Faat Kiné without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In West Africa, Venus Seye is a determined single mother striving to create a better life for her two children. Her journey involves navigating complicated relationships with former husbands and exploring new romantic possibilities. Through the challenges she faces, Venus discovers moments of joy and strength, demonstrating resilience and hope in a vibrant community.
Faat Kiné Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- feminism
- nonconformity
- single mother
- character name in title
Faat Kiné Cast
Venus Seye leads the cast, with Mame Ndoumbé. Directed by Ousmane Sembene.
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Director Ousmane Sembene
More from Ousmane Sembene
More films directed by Ousmane Sembene, best-rated first: Moolaadé, Emitaï, Xala and Mandabi.
Faat Kiné Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Faat Kiné 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Faat Kiné Plot Summary
What happens in Faat Kiné from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After experiencing two pregnancies outside of marriage, Faat Kiné has established herself as a prosperous gas station owner in the male-dominated society of Senegal, all while raising her two children independently and ensuring their needs are fully met.
Once her children, Djip and Aby, finish their baccalaureates, they embark on a mission to set their mother up with Uncle Jean, a businessman who professes to have reservations due to Kiné’s Muslim faith, yet secretly harbors feelings for her.
Full summary
The whole story of Faat Kiné, scene by scene
Faat Kiné Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Faat Kiné.
How Well Do You Know Faat Kiné?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Faat Kiné FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Faat Kiné, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Faat Kiné?
Faat Kiné runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Faat Kiné released?
Faat Kiné was released on March 30, 2001.
Who directed Faat Kiné?
Faat Kiné was directed by Ousmane Sembene.
More films by Ousmane Sembene Who is in the cast of Faat Kiné?
Faat Kiné stars Venus Seye and Mame Ndoumbé.
How is Faat Kiné rated?
Faat Kiné has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Faat Kiné have a post-credit scene?
No. Faat Kiné has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Faat Kiné in?
The original language of Faat Kiné is French.
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