Le Mandat (The Mandate)

As we all know, nothing is better than a comedy! Hence, on Tuesday 14 March, we will be showing Le Mandat  (The Mandate)! This classic Senegalese film based on a novel has won awards and toured festivals in France and the UK.
 

The film is about an unemployed African man, Ibrahima, who lives with his two wives and kids. A nephew of his sends him a money order from France worth 25,000 Francs which he has saved from working as a street sweeper. He is to keep some of the money for himself, save a portion for his nephew, and give a portion to his sister. However, Ibrahima faces numerous difficulties with the Senegalese bureaucracy in trying to cash the money order.

French and Wolof audio with English subtitles - duration 1h30   
 

Entrance is free and you can also enjoy some snacks and beverages.