Senegal | 106 minutes | TV-14 | DCP | Dir. Mati Diop
In Dakar, a group of construction workers abandon their work on a skyscraper in response to months of withheld wages. The group then seeks better opportunities as they take to the sea. At the heart of the narrative are lovers Suleiman and Ada who must contend with Ada's betrothal to another man.
"Like the pounding waves that recur throughout, this is a vibrant and confident feature debut for the director, and her arrival on cinema's shores signals big things ahead," - Zaki Hasan, San Francisco Chronicle
"Diop's first feature-set in her father's hometown of Dakar, Senegal unites a wide array of ideas and genres with her intensely sensory artistry," - Richard Brody, New Yorker
Assistive Screening Accommodations for Patrons with Disability:
These free screenings are intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, and Union members and guests.
film@union.wisc.edu
608-262-1143
The James
Get fresh updates from Wisconsin Union and be in the know on upcoming events.
WUD Film presents a Lakeside Cinema screening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl".
WUD Film presents a Lakeside Cinema screening of "Jennifer's Body".
This is a past event and has been archived for reference.