IMDb 6.3 2023 HD

Banel & Adama

Banel & Adama

2023
Drama
87 min NR France
6.6 / 10
6.3 IMDB

Chaos ensues shortly after a young man in a remote village in northern Senegal refuses to accept his role as the new village chief.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy / Fabacary Coly / Angèle Pignon
Starring
Khady Mane / Mamadou Diallo / Binta Racine Sy / Moussa Sow / Ndiabel Diallo / Oumar Samba Dia / Amadou Ndiaye / Amadou Hady Sall

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Banel & Adama,' we witness the quiet storm that erupts when individual will clashes with ancestral duty. The film is set in a remote Senegalese village, a place where tradition holds immense sway, making Adama's refusal to…

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Samuel Croft
Mar 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Banel & Adama' is its strongest asset: a young man's dissent against tradition in a remote Senegalese village. The film effectively establishes the setting and the weight of expectation placed upon Adama, portrayed with a…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that truly transports you. 'Banel & Adama' plunges us into a vibrant, yet tradition-bound, village in northern Senegal, where the refusal of a young man to accept his destined role as chief sends ripples…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Banel & Adama' presents a compelling, if at times understated, portrait of a community grappling with change. The central premise, a young man's rejection of his chieftainship, ignites a chain reaction of unforeseen consequences. Mamadou Diallo as Adama…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Director Unknown crafts a potent, character-driven drama in 'Banel & Adama.' Set against the stark beauty of northern Senegal, the film hinges on a profound act of defiance: Adama's refusal to inherit the mantle of village chief. Khady…

FAQs

For Australian viewers keen on exploring diverse cinematic voices, 'Banel & Adama' offers a compelling window into a specific cultural setting and its inherent dramas. Its exploration of universal themes like duty, tradition, and personal freedom, framed within a remote Senegalese village, provides a fresh perspective. It's a film that can resonate with those seeking narratives that challenge societal norms and delve into human relationships.