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Kaddu Beykat

1975

In a drought-stricken Senegalese village, a young man cannot afford the bride price for the woman he loves, and travels to the city to earn it while the community endures hardship. A landmark drama by the first African woman to direct a commercial feature.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Senegal

This film is stop 6 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Senegal. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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