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LEES WAXUL

( 2024 )
Short Film Competition |
 
Senegal
,
France
,
Belgium
,
Central African Republic
 |
 Wolof |
 22 min

About the film

In his village, where bread is scarce, Ousseynou, a former fisherman, finds stability by selling stale bread. However, the opening of his sister-in-law’s bakery creates unspoken tension between them, jeopardizing his business and family role.

Director

Yoro Mbaye

Yoro MBAYE, a Senegalese filmmaker, explores contemporary issues through fiction and documentaries. His works include Journée Noire and Famara, showcased at festivals like Clermont-Ferrand. In 2021. His feature Fagadaga selected in Cannes 2023, won awards at Ouaga Film Lab. Lees Waxul, a 2024 co-production with Senegal, France, Belgium, and the Central African Republic, reflects his ongoing work. As a producer, he co-produced La Nuit des Rois, Oscar-nominated in 2021, and Alain Gomis’ DAO, currently in post-production.

Producer

Diégane Niang

Production Company

Screenplay

Yoro Mbaye, Héloïse Fressoz

Cinematography

Téo Sizun

Editing

Moustapha Mbalo Dieng

Sound

Mamadou Sane

Cast

Cast: Alassane Sy, Fatou Binetou Kane, Madjiguene Ndour, Alain Bernard Dieme

Contacts

International Sales: Sudu Connexion, Dorothee Oum, festival@sudu.film

Producer

Diégane Niang

Production Company

Screenplay

Yoro Mbaye, Héloïse Fressoz

Cinematography

Téo Sizun

Editing

Moustapha Mbalo Dieng

Sound

Mamadou Sane

Cast

Cast: Alassane Sy, Fatou Binetou Kane, Madjiguene Ndour, Alain Bernard Dieme

Contacts

International Sales: Sudu Connexion, Dorothee Oum, festival@sudu.film

More About Film

Producer

Diégane Niang

Screenplay

Yoro Mbaye, Héloïse Fressoz

Cinematography

Téo Sizun

Editing

Moustapha Mbalo Dieng

Sound

Mamadou Sane

Cast

Cast: Alassane Sy, Fatou Binetou Kane, Madjiguene Ndour, Alain Bernard Dieme

Contact

International Sales: Sudu Connexion, Dorothee Oum, festival@sudu.film