Banel & Adama

Directed by Ramata-Toulaye Sy

Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple live in a remote village in northern Senegal and for them, nothing else in the world exists. However, their perfect everlasting love seems on a collision course with their family’s traditions as drought strikes their community.

Award-winning filmmaker Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s breathtaking debut feature follows the fated lovers in their quest to carve a life for themselves beyond the expectations of others. 

Event/ The special preview screening on Thu 14 Mar, 18:00 will be followed by a Q&A with director Ramata-Toulaye Sy. 

This event is presented in partnership with Cultureville and will be hosted by Ronke Jane Adelakun, Cultureville co-founder and award-winning poet and spoken word artist.

Event/ The Fri 22 Mar, Mon 25 Mar and Wed 27 Mar screenings of Banel & Adama will be followed by a recorded Q&A, featuring director Ramata-Toulaye Sy in conversation with journalist and broadcaster Leila Latif at BFI Southbank on International Women’s Day 2024.

Duration:
87 minutes

Languages:
Pulaar

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
France, Mali and Senegal

Year of production:
2023

  • AD – Audio Description is delivered pre-recorded via a headset. The description is provided during any gaps in dialogue or sound effects.

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