Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2008)
Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative "voice of Africa." At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. The album's brave musical message was wholeheartedly embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal. The film chronicles the difficult journey Youssou must undertake to assume his true calling.
Director: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: September 6, 2008
Cast
- Youssou N'Dour - Self
- Peter Gabriel - Self
- Moustapha Mbaye - Self
- Kabou Guèye - Self
- Fathi Salama - Self
Screenplay
Music: Martin Davich, James Newton Howard
Editing: Fernando Villena, Jonathan Oppenheim
Production: 57th & Irving Productions, Groovy Griot, Little Monster Films, Oscilloscope
Country: United States of America, France, Egypt, Senegal
Language: English, العربية, Français, Wolof
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love about?
- Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative "voice of Africa." At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. The album's brave musical message was wholeheartedly embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal. The film chronicles the difficult journey Youssou must undertake to assume his true calling.
- Who directed Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love?
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love was directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.
- Who stars in Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love?
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love stars Youssou N'Dour, Peter Gabriel, Moustapha Mbaye, Kabou Guèye, Fathi Salama.
- How long is Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love?
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love?
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love is a Documentary film.
- Where was Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love produced?
- Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love was produced in United States of America, France, Egypt, Senegal.