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Atlantiques is a 2009 film directed by Mati Diop, co-produced by Corinne Castel and Frederic Papon. The narrative centers on young women in Dakar, Senegal, who experience demonic possession by the spirits of their boyfriends who drowned while attempting to reach Europe. This haunting theme intertwines personal loss with the broader context of migration and the perilous journey many undertake in search of a better life.
The film features a cast including Alpha Diop, Cheikh M'Baye, Ouli Seck, and Serigne Seck. It runs for 16 minutes and is presented in Wolof, reflecting the cultural backdrop of Senegal. Atlantiques premiered in the United States on April 1, 2011, and has garnered recognition, winning the Louis Marcorelles Award at the Cinéma du Réel 2010 and the Tiger Award for Short Film at the Rotterdam International Film Festival in the same year.
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.
Perfect For
Migration storiesSenegalese cinemaShort films