africa,literature,road movie

Yao (2019)

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From his village in northern Senegal, Yao is a 13-year-old boy ready to do anything to meet his hero: Seydou Tall, a famous French actor. Invited to Dakar to promote his new book, the latter goes to his country of origin for the first time. To fulfill his dream, the young Yao organizes his fugue and brave 387 kilometers alone to the capital. Touched by this child, the actor decides to flee his obligations and to accompany him home. But on the dusty and uncertain roads of Senegal, Seydou understands that while rolling towards the village of the child, it also rolls towards its roots.

Cast & Crew

Director
Philippe Godeau
  • Profile picture of Omar Sy
    Seydou Tall Omar Sy
  • Profile picture of Fatoumata Diawara
    Gloria Fatoumata Diawara
  • Profile picture of Lionel Louis Basse
    Yao Lionel Louis Basse
  • Profile picture of Germaine Acogny
    Tanam Germaine Acogny
  • Profile picture of Gwendolyn Gourvenec
    Laurence Tall Gwendolyn Gourvenec
  • Profile picture of Abdoulaye Diop
    Ibra Abdoulaye Diop

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Keywords

  • africa
  • literature
  • road movie