Touki Bouki(Touki-Bouki)
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Senegal · 1973
1h 31m
Director Djibril Diop Mambéty
Starring Magaye Niang, Myriam Niang, Christoph Colomb, Mustapha Ture
Genre Drama, Romance
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A cowherd with a skull-mounted motorcycle and a university student meet in Dakar. Tired of their impoverished lives in Senegal, they book passage to Paris for a chance at new lives.
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This movie's themes and style are very interesting. The way the movie explores post-colonial Senegal and the legacy of imperialism was often very insightful. There were a lot of memorable shots and editing choices, especially a scene where the main characters appear to be in a parade. However, I thought some scenes went on a little too long, and I found the footage of cows being slaughtered unnecessary and disturbing.