Senegal and France / 2001 / 90mins / Drama / Wolof

For many months, a strange mist has enshrouded a small Senegalese fishing village. In this setting, two childhood friends compete for the love of the beautiful Maxoye. Mbanik, the son of a marabout, dares to challenge the spirits on his own and manages to make the mist vanish. He becomes the village hero and wins Maxoye’s hand in marriage. Yatma, however, has trouble keeping his envy in check.

Mansour Sora Wade

Mansour Sora Wade was born in Dakar, Senegal in 1952. After majoring in film studies at the University of Paris, he worked with various cultural agencies before beginning a career in 1976 directing television films. Among his films are Fary l’anesse and Aida Souka. His celebrated film Picc Mi won the 1993 Prix Afrique en Creation and Prix de la Paix at FESPACO. The Price of Forgiveness, won seven awards at film festivals around the world. Learn More