Mandabi
1968, Wolof. Directed by Ousmane Sembène.
A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members, the locals and the changing from his traditional way of living to a more modern one.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Wolof
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ousmane SembèneDirector
- Makhouredia GueyeIbrahim Dieng
- Younousse SèyeMéty the First Wife
- Isseu NiangAram the Second Wife
- Mustapha TureM'barka the Shopkeeper
- Mouss DioufAbdu the Nephew
- Christoph ColombWater Seller
- Farba SarrMbaye Sarr the Business Agent
- Serigne N'DiayesIman
- Thérèse BasDieng's Sister
- Mamadou CisokoMadiagne Diagne the 2nd Neighbor (uncredited)
- Moudoun FayeBah the Postman (uncredited)
- Ousmane SembènePublic Writer at the Post Office (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1968
- Country
- Senegal, France
- Written by
- Ousmane Sembène
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Mandabi: quick answers
Is Mandabi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mandabi?
Mandabi runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Mandabi have a post-credits scene?
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Mandabi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mandabi yet.
Which OTT platform is Mandabi on?
Mandabi isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 November 1968. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mandabi?
If you liked Mandabi, try It Runs in the Family, Savage House, Sometimes Always Never.
Who directed Mandabi?
Mandabi (1968) was directed by Ousmane Sembène and stars Makhouredia Gueye, Younousse Sèye, Isseu Niang.