The Senegalese film Banel et Adama, in official competition for the Palme d'Or, the first film (!) by Senegalese director Ramata Toulaye-Sy, was previewed last week.
The film, in the Fulani language, starring Khady Mane and Mamadou Diallo, received a particularly warm welcome during its screening, ending with a standing ovation.
Banel et Adama tells the love story between Banel and Adama. They live in a remote village in northern Senegal. That is all they know of the world; outside of that, nothing else exists. But the absolute love that unites them will clash with the conventions of the community. Because where they live, there is no room for passion, let alone chaos.
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Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIyKVJBmsTw&t=3s