Banel and Adama

2023

1h 27m

Senegal

Date:

2025-Novembro-6

Doors Open:

6:45 ptm

Screening Starts:

7:15 ptm

Location:

Ayr Film Society - Ayr Town Hall, New Bridge Street, Ayr, UK

Director:

Starring:

Ramata-Toulaye Sy

Genres:

Tragedy, Drama

Khady Mane
Mamadou Diallo
Binta Racine Sy

Description:

Banel and Adama are a young couple who live in a remote village in northern Senegal. Duty dictates that Adama must soon accept the role of chief -- but the two lovers have other plans. This film is being screened in support of Black Lives Matter.

We will also be screening the short film:

The Flowers They Stand Silently Witnessing (2024): Director Theo Panagopoulos

Scotland - based Palestinian filmmaker discovers hidden footage, captured in 1930s/40's by a Scottish missionary, of his homeland's wildflowers. Inspired by this rare archive, he embarks on a journey to recover and preserve this precious visual heritage.