Hyenas
1992, Wolof. Directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.
A now-rich woman returns to her poor desert hometown to propose a deal to the populace: her fortune, in exchange for the death of the man who years earlier abandoned her and left her with his child.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Wolof
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Djibril Diop MambétyDirector
- Djibril Diop MambétyThe Judge
- Mansour DioufDramaan
- Ami DiakhateLinguere Ramatou
- Makhouredia GueyeThe Mayor
- Calgou FallThe Priest
- Faly GueyeMme. Drameh
- Issa SambThe Professor
- Omar BahChief of Protocol
- Kaoru EgushiToko
- Mbaba DiopLord of the Feather
- Abdoulaye DiopThe Doctor
- Rama ThiawThe Mayor's Wife
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1992
- Original title
- Hyènes
- Country
- Senegal, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Djibril Diop Mambéty
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What Hyenas is based on
Hyenas is based on The Visit, a 1956 play or musical by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
Play or musical · 1956
The Visit
By Friedrich Dürrenmatt
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How long is Hyenas?
Hyenas runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Hyenas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hyenas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hyenas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hyenas is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hyenas on?
Hyenas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hyenas?
If you liked Hyenas, try Don't Think Twice, It Runs in the Family, Sometimes Always Never.
Who directed Hyenas?
Hyenas (1992) was directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty and stars Djibril Diop Mambéty, Mansour Diouf, Ami Diakhate.
What is Hyenas based on?
Hyenas is based on The Visit, a 1956 play or musical by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.