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Under the Starry Sky, Senegalese director Dyana Gaye's debut narrative feature, is a richly realized examination of the African diaspora and the often fractal nature of contemporary emigration. This multi-country mosaic follows the experiences of African immigrants in various cultural contexts. Young Sophie travels from Dakar, Senegal to Turin, Italy to join her husband Abdoulaye, only to find he is long gone and she that she must fend for herself. Abdoulaye, meanwhile, has followed a job opportunity to New York City, hoping to stay with Sophie's aunt. Unfortunately, the aunt is currently out of the country with her 19-year-old son, journeying to Dakar to introduce him to his African heritage for the first time and to take care of some unfinished personal business. Through the interconnected, emotionally charged story lines, Gaye succeeds in displaying the under explored immigrant experience in the three cultural areas. Each character's journey is an emotional thread ultimately revealing the broader tapestry of searching for a place to call home with equal parts disillusionment, isolation, and hope.… (més)
 
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AFNO | Sep 23, 2016 |
This sweet musical takes us on a cross-country trip through Senegal, from Dakar to Saint Louis in a battered taxi, as passengers sing their stories.
 
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AFNO | Sep 23, 2016 |

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