A Thousand Suns
Jul 06, 2013 · 45m
Director
Mati DiopOverview
In 1972, Djibril Diop Mambety shoots "Touki Bouki." Mory and Anta are in love. Two young lovers share the same dream: to leave Dakar for Paris. At the fateful moment, Anta embarks. Mory stays alone on quay, unable to tear himself away from his land. Forty years later, "A Thousand Suns" investigates the personal and universal inheritance which represents "Touki Bouki." What has happened since? Magaye Niang, the hero of the movie, has never left Dakar. And today, the old cowboy wonders where Anta is, the love of his youth. Stories about family, exile and cinema meet between the sphere of intimacy and that of myth.
Cast of A Thousand Suns
Crew of A Thousand Suns
About A Thousand Suns
What is A Thousand Suns about?
In 1972, Djibril Diop Mambety shoots "Touki Bouki." Mory and Anta are in love. Two young lovers share the same dream: to leave Dakar for Paris. At the fateful moment, Anta embarks. Mory stays alone on quay, unable to tear himself away from his land. Forty years later, "A Thousand Suns" investigates the personal and universal inheritance which represents "Touki Bouki." What has happened since?…
When was A Thousand Suns released?
A Thousand Suns was released on July 6, 2013.
Where can I watch A Thousand Suns?
A Thousand Suns is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is A Thousand Suns?
A Thousand Suns runs 45 minutes.
Who directed A Thousand Suns?
A Thousand Suns was directed by Mati Diop.
Who is in the cast of A Thousand Suns?
The cast of A Thousand Suns includes Magaye Niang (Self), Wasis Diop (Self), Myriam Niang (Self), Aissatou Niang (Self) and Teemour Diop Mambéty (Self).
Is A Thousand Suns on Netflix?
No, A Thousand Suns is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Criterion Channel instead.