10th edition CIFF – 10-14 April 2024

FILMS 2024:  Caribbean Focus | Feature Films | Short Films | Yellow Robin Award Nominees
FILMS 2019: A – E | F – L | M – P | Q – S | T –  Z | Feature Film | Short Film
FILMS 2018: A – E | F – L | M – P | Q – S | T –  Z | Feature Film | Short Film
FILMS 2017: A – E | F – L | M – P | Q – S | T –  Z | Feature Film | Short Film
FILMS 2016: A – E | F – L | M – P | Q – S | T –  Z | Feature Film | Short Film
FILMS 2015: A – E | F – L | M – P | Q – S | T –  Z | Feature Film | Short Film

Banel & Adama

Ramata-Toulaye Sy | Senegal, France | 2023 | 87 min | Pulaar | e.s.

Banel & Adama is the debut feature from French-Sengalese writer-director Ramata-Toulaye Sy. A heartbreaking love story set in a remote village in northern Senegal. Fate strikes when Banel's husband falls into a well and dies.
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According to tradition, his brother Adama must take his place. This is a welcome turn of events for Banel, who has been in love with Adama since childhood. As the two become increasingly inseparable, Adama begins to relinquish his duties as village leader, which causes dissension within the village council Banel & Adama is a timeless and enchanting love story, reminiscent of the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. The beautiful imagery and poignant moments are within the tradition of African cinema. The movie offers important insights into community, the role of women, and the climate crisis.

Place: The Cinemas 

Date: April 12 

Time: 21:30

Duration:87min

Place: The Cinemas

Date: April 13

Time: 12:15

Duration:87min

Place: The Cinemas

Date: April 14

Time: 15:30

Duration:87min

Year in
Festival

2024

Director

Ramata-Toulaye Sy

Country

Senegal, France

Language

Pulaar

Length

87

Year of Production

2023