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One night, the workers decide to leave the country by sea, in search of a brighter future in Spain. Among them is Souleiman, the lover of Ada. However, Ada is betrothed to another man – the wealthy Omar. Ada is deeply worried about Souleiman, as she waits for news of his fate in the run-up to her wedding.
Nov 15, 2019 · Mati Diop ’s haunting narrative feature debut “Atlantics” is one such movie. It’s unlike few other movies you’ll see this year or possibly this decade. Set in Dakar, Senegal’s bustling capital, a young man frustrated by his boss cheating him and his friends out of a paycheck takes off for a better life in Spain.
Nov 14, 2019 · This intricate story, arcing toward a moving, bracing resolution, is built on a bedrock of cruelty that extends from family life to the social structure of Dakar and beyond, into a world of...
May 16, 2019 · Film Review: ‘Atlantics’. Mati Diop’s feature-length directorial debut is a romantic and melancholy film, part social commentary, part ghost tale, that works best in its evocation of loss ...
Apr 9, 2021 · The film is centrally a love story; a romance! Ada and Souleiman are lovers who cannot be separated despite Omar, or Issa, or even the Atlantic Ocean. Their struggle touches upon many themes. There are very few films that talk about money; Atlantics does.
May 16, 2019 · No rating; 95 minutes. French actor-writer-director Mati Diop returns to Senegal for her first feature, 'Atlantics,' a ghost story starring non-professional Mama Sane as a young bride.
Page 1 of 6, 11 total items. Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt -- until a miracle reunites them.
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Nov 29, 2019 · Mati Diop’s magnetic film—which arrives on Netflix on Friday—starts as a love story set in Senegal, but morphs into something much different. By Adam Nayman Nov 29, 2019, 8:00am EST....
May 12, 2021 · ATLANTICS (2019) - HD Trailer - English Subtitles. Cinematheque Trailers. 8.21K subscribers. Subscribed. 11. 2.5K views 3 years ago. ATLANTICS (2019) (France, Senegal) Drama, Mystery, Romance...
Echoing the Shadow’s Twangy Atmospheric Instrumental Sound, they were snapped up by CBS Records and became a household name with the release of their giant hit Bombora in 1963. After completing their European tour in 2013 The Atlantics have announced their retirement from live touring.
