SENEGAL · 2019

Atlantics

Mati Diop
Senegalese Cinema migration forbidden love arranged marriage magical realism class conflict
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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.

Year2019
CountrySenegal
DirectorMati Diop
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