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Touki Bouki
About the event
Restless young lovers Mory and Anta roam Dakar on a horn-adorned motorbike, dreaming of escape to a mythical Paris. Around their increasingly desperate schemes to fund their journey, Mambéty crafts a dazzling blend of surrealism, satire and social critique. A landmark of African cinema, Touki Bouki captures the restless energy of post-independence Senegal, balancing youthful idealism with a poignant exploration of identity, desire and disillusionment. Restored by Cineteca di Bologna. Screen: NFT3. Screening details: English language subtitles.
