I don't what to say about this movie. One thing is very certain. The Avant-Garde movement of the 1960s and 1970s is blatantly clear in the styling of this film. That alone makes this one work a significant, historical mile-post in cultural cinema. Typically avant-garde, the film's sarcasm pointed at the bourgeois (capitalist) class is not only quite biting, but also quite humorous. It uses the juxtaposition of…
Top Cast
Magaye Niang
Mory
Myriam Niang
Anta
Christoph Colomb
Mustapha Ture
Aminata Fall
Aunt Oumy
Ousseynou Diop
Charlie
Ndou Labia
Reviews
_Touki Bouki_ is a strange, stylish trip through ’70s Dakar, following two young lovers desperate to get to Paris. It’s got that scrappy, rebellious energy—lots of quick cuts, pop music, and surreal moments that give it a real French New Wave feel. But it’s not just fun and games. The slaughterhouse imagery is appropriately grim and sticks with you, casting a dark shadow over the whole thing. Mambéty’s saying…
FAQ about Touki Bouki
What is Touki Bouki about?
Mory, a cowherd, and Anta, a university student, try to make money in order to go to Paris and leave their boring past behind.
When was Touki Bouki released?
Touki Bouki was released in 1973.
What genres does Touki Bouki belong to?
Touki Bouki is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Touki Bouki?
The cast of Touki Bouki includes Magaye Niang, Myriam Niang, Christoph Colomb, Mustapha Ture, Aminata Fall.