Senegal / 2022 / 5mins / Documentary / Environmental / Wolof and French

Residents of Grand Dakar renting apartments in big, crowded buildings elect to use public water taps for their everyday needs rather than the city’s system. This short film explores the economic reasons behind their decision, and the challenges posed by municipal water pricing to the city’s residents.

Part of Mayors Make Movies, an initiative by Let’s Talk About Water.

Centre Yennenga

Centre Yennenga is mobilizing to make cinema accessible to all and to promote film creation in Africa. Founded by the acclaimed Senegalese-French director, Alain Gomis, the center offers cultural activities, film screenings, discussions, exhibitions, and workshops, as well as a post-production studio and equipment rental. It is a space open to all, a place for exchanges and meetings between local residents, movie lovers and film professionals. The center partners with local associations, national and international festivals, as well as film libraries, to make African and world film heritage accessible to as many people as possible. Learn More