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Mandabi (1968)91 minComedy, DramaRating 56/100

An out of work Senegalese man, Ibrahim (Makhouredia Gueye), receives a money order by his nephew. Unfortunately, the uncle has no identity card which will enable him to cash the check.

Cast: Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang, Mustapha Ture, Mouss Diouf, Christoph Colomb, Farba Sarr

Director: Ousmane Sembène