Synopsis
Four young women in Dakar experience demonic possession after their boyfriends drown while attempting to reach Europe.
Synopsis
In Dakar, Senegal, a group of young women experiences demonic possession after their boyfriends drown while attempting to reach Europe. Directed by Mati Diop, "Atlantiques" captures the emotional turmoil of these women as they confront their loss and the dangers of migration. The film, which runs for 16 minutes, premiered in the United States on April 1, 2011. It won the Louis Marcorelles Award at the Cinéma du Réel 2010 and the Tiger Award for Short Film at the Rotterdam International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See the haunting effects of migration on families in Dakar.
- Meet the cast including Alpha Diop and Cheikh M'Baye.
- Find out about the spiritual themes of loss and possession.
Did You Know
- Atlantiques won the Louis Marcorelles Award at Cinéma du Réel 2010.
- The film has a runtime of 16 minutes.
- It premiered in the United States on April 1, 2011.
- The film was co-produced by Frederic Papon and Corinne Castel.
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Who directed the film Atlantiques?
Mati Diop directed the film Atlantiques.
What awards did Atlantiques win?
Atlantiques won the Louis Marcorelles Award - Mention at the Cinéma du Réel 2010 and the Tiger Award for Short Film at the Rotterdam International Film Festival in the same year.
In what year did Atlantiques premiere in the United States?
Atlantiques premiered in the United States on 1 April 2011.
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