Senegal / 1992 / 16mins / Romantic Comedy / French and Wolof

Kine is a "disquette," a young trendy girl, who is initiated into the art of seduction by a "dryanké," a woman who is an expert in this art. Aida Souka is a journey through the perfumes, strategies, and jewels that Senegalese women use to seduce their men.

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