A film of El Gouna Film Festival

Souls of Fouta

Director
Alpha Diallo
Countries
Senegal, France
Year
2026
Running time
18 min
Language
Pulaar (Fulani)

At El Gouna Film Festival

What it is about

Dembe died of an overdose in the distant metropolis of Dakar. His father refuses to bury him in the family graveyard in the village, believing that his soul has become “impure”. Dembe’s mother decides to take matters into her own hands.

Key roles

Director
Alpha Diallo
Editor
Céline Perréard

Full credits

Cast

3
  • Hawa Sowas Penda
  • Mamadou Lyas Moustapha
  • Kalidou Ndiathas Thierno

Directing

1
  • Alpha DialloDirector

Writing

1
  • Alpha DialloScenario writer

Editing

1
  • Céline PerréardEditor

Music

1
  • Amine BouhafaMusic

Other crew

1
  • Nader ChalhoubCinematography

Companies

Tact Production · Astou Production

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