Mandabi (1970): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Mandabi is a 1970 drama directed by Ousmane Sembene, starring Isseu Niang, Mouss Diouf and Christoph Colomb. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Ousmane Sembene
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Mandabi About?
The premise of Mandabi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A moving drama set in the Australian outback, it follows two friends as they reminisce through shared memories and comforting daydreams. They find joy and comfort in the small things, like savoring the taste of a mandarin, amidst the harsh beauty of their surroundings. The film explores themes of friendship, memory, and finding happiness in unexpected places.
Mandabi Cast
Isseu Niang leads the cast, with Mouss Diouf and Christoph Colomb. Directed by Ousmane Sembene; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ousmane Sembene
Also Starring in Mandabi
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Critics gave Mandabi 73 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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Mandabi Plot Summary
What happens in Mandabi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An unemployed Senegalese Muslim, Ibrahima Dieng, resides in Dakar with his two wives and seven children. A glimmer of hope arrives when his nephew, Abdou, sends him a money order amounting to 25,000 francs, painstakingly saved from his work as a street sweeper in Paris. Ibrahima is tasked with managing this money—keeping some for himself, saving a portion for his nephew, and allocating a share to his sister.
Full summary
The whole story of Mandabi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mandabi?
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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Who is the protagonist of Mandabi?
Mandabi Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Mandara” and “Мандала”.
- Also known as
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- Mandara
- Мандала
- 曼陀罗
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Mandabi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mandabi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mandabi?
Mandabi runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Mandabi released?
Mandabi was released on March 26, 1970.
Who directed Mandabi?
Mandabi was directed by Ousmane Sembene.
More films by Ousmane Sembene Who is in the cast of Mandabi?
Mandabi stars Isseu Niang, Mouss Diouf and Christoph Colomb, among 10 credited actors.
How is Mandabi rated?
Mandabi has 73 on Metacritic.
Does Mandabi have a post-credit scene?
No. Mandabi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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