Atlantics (2019)
Every love story is a ghost story.
Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt — until a miracle reunites them.
Director: Mati Diop
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: October 2, 2019
Cast
- Mame Bineta Sane - Ada
- Amadou Mbow - Issa
- Ibrahima Traore - Souleimane
- Nicole Sougou - Dior
- Aminata Kane - Fanta
- Mariama Gassama - Mariama
- Coumba Dieng - Coumba
- Ibrahima Mbaye - Moustapha
- Diankou Sembene - Mr. Ndiaye
- Abdou Balde - Cheikh
Screenplay
- Olivier Demangel (Screenplay)
- Mati Diop (Screenplay)
Music: Fatima Al Qadiri
Cinematography: Claire Mathon
Editing: Aël Dallier Vega
Production: Les Films du Bal, Cinekap, Frakas Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, Canal+ International
Country: France, Senegal, Belgium
Language: العربية, Français, English, Wolof
Budget: $2M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
loss of loved one, emigration, supernatural, senegal, construction worker, forced marriage, dakar
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Atlantics about?
- Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt — until a miracle reunites them.
- Who directed Atlantics?
- Atlantics was directed by Mati Diop.
- Who stars in Atlantics?
- Atlantics stars Mame Bineta Sane, Amadou Mbow, Ibrahima Traore, Nicole Sougou, Aminata Kane, Mariama Gassama.
- How long is Atlantics?
- Atlantics has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Atlantics?
- Atlantics is a Drama, Romance, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Atlantics?
- Atlantics had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Atlantics produced?
- Atlantics was produced in France, Senegal, Belgium.
- What are the themes of Atlantics?
- The themes of Atlantics include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.