A Senegalese comedy satire, following a family affected by economic realities and bruised egos.

In this comedic drama, Idrissa lives in the suburbs of Dakar, Senegal. As a result of budgetary restrictions imposed by the IMF, then headed by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, he lost his job as a civil servant. Since then, Idrissa has been looking for work, without success. His pride as an African man is all the more affected by the fact that he is now entirely dependent on his wife, Viviane, who somehow manages to support the family through her medical practice. Aminata (Idrissa and Viviane’s daughter) and Moussa, two young students in love with each other, also see their lives disrupted by the economic situation imposed on the country. After yet another humiliation, Idrissa, who holds Strauss-Kahn responsible for his misfortune, decides to go and see a marabout to prepare his revenge…

For his first feature film, Optiss Da Mamadou offers an award winning comedy drama underpinned by contemporary and everyday economics in Senegal.

*Best Narrative Feature - Djarfogo 2024*

*Best Narrative Feature - London PAFF 2024*

*Prix du meilleur long-métrage de fiction - FEMI 2024*

This screening will be followed by a casual discussion with Médecins Sans Frontières and Rohie N'Dow from the Leeds Senegalese Community. There will also be Senegalese food and clothing available to purchase on the day.

Leeds Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières is a student-led society dedicated to supporting MSF by raising funds and increasing awareness of global humanitarian crises.

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