Portrait of Altine in the Dry Season
Portrait of Altine in the Dry Season
2001, English. Directed by Elisa Mereghetti & Marco Mensa.
Twenty-seven year old Altine is a mother of two, living on the plains of Northern Senegal. As we watch her going about her daily chores, rhythmically threshing the millet, cooking over an open fire, she tells us of her aspirations. Her strongest wish is for adequate food, good health, and to remain close to her family Images of Western life have not penetrated her village which is three hours from a paved road. This cinematically beautiful film captures life in the dry season which lasts nine months. Cows and goats share the dusty landscape. Villagers trek great distances to bring back the heavy load of water for daily needs. Although life is difficult, there is a dignity about the people.
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- 0h 26m
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Portrait of Altine in the Dry Season isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2001. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed Portrait of Altine in the Dry Season?
Portrait of Altine in the Dry Season (2001) was directed by Elisa Mereghetti and Marco Mensa.