Come and Work
Originally released in 1979. Come and Work is a documentary film. directed by Safi Faye.
Synopsis
The story of a Serer village in the groundnut basin of Senegal. Using the words of their ancestors passed on by oral folklore, the villagers trace the history of their village and their difficulties in working their land and living off their produce. Fad'jal is an extraordinary boundary defying film that interweaves ethnographic footage, intimate observation of everyday village life and fictionalised historical scenes. With it, Faye carefully encourages the viewers to reflect both on African history and storytelling, and on the intersection of fiction and documentary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Senegal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Come and Work about?
The story of a Serer village in the groundnut basin of Senegal. Using the words of their ancestors passed on by oral folklore, the villagers trace the history of their village and their difficultie...
Who directed Come and Work?
Come and Work was directed by Safi Faye.
How long is Come and Work?
Come and Work has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Come and Work released?
Come and Work was released on January 2, 1979 in theaters.