Senegal / 1978 / 85mins / Social Drama / Sarakhole

As an agrarian village prepares for their traditional circumcision ceremony, the village elders realize that they can no longer afford the sacrificial cattle, an integral part of the festivities. Eavesdropping, a group of young boys find out about the dire situation and decide to steal the cattle so the ritual can continue. Visually poetic, with an inspired documentary ambiance, Moussa Bathily's lone feature film is nostalgic and penetrating.

Moussa Yoro Bathily

Moussa Yoro Bathily was born in 1946 in Bakel, Senegal. He made several provocative documentaries, including award-winning films Tiyabu Biru (Circumcision) in 1978, and Le Certificat d’indigence (1981). He also worked as an assistant to Ousmane Sembène. Learn More