Morbayassa movie poster

Morbayassa

May 6, 2014 2h 0m

Originally released in 2014. Morbayassa is a drama film. directed by Cheick Fantamady Camara. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Fatoumata Diawara, Sylvain Cherokee, and Tella Kpomahou

Synopsis

Bella, a 30-year-old Guinean cabaret singer, lives a miserable, dangerous life as a prostitute in Dakar. Though she longs for escape, a gang of pimps, led by Kèba, treat her like property and make sure she keeps in her place. Her only hope is the thought of earning enough money to escape and reunite with her daughter, who she gave up at birth at age 15—a desperate act that haunts Bella’s nightmares and fills her with guilt. While fleeing an angry client, she meets Yélo, a Guinean worker for the United Nations, who happens to be passing through Dakar. Instantly smitten, Yélo agrees to help Bella, and so begins an epic journey of redemption, from Guinea to Paris. But can the young couple escape the clutches of the menacing Kèba?

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 6, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morbayassa about?

Bella, a 30-year-old Guinean cabaret singer, lives a miserable, dangerous life as a prostitute in Dakar. Though she longs for escape, a gang of pimps, led by Kèba, treat her like property and make...

Who directed Morbayassa?

Morbayassa was directed by Cheick Fantamady Camara.

How long is Morbayassa?

Morbayassa has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was Morbayassa released?

Morbayassa was released on May 6, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Morbayassa?

The main cast of Morbayassa includes Fatoumata Diawara, Sylvain Cherokee, Tella Kpomahou, Alexandre Ogou, Claire Simba.