Binta and the Great Idea
An Oscar-nominated, feel-good short from Senegal, with a great twist at the end.
Synopsis
Binta tells us about everyday life in her village, the importance of education for girls, and her father’s great idea to make the world a better place.
Accolades
Oscar nominee: Best Live Action Short
“My favourite film of all time. And I ran a film festival so I’ve seen many.”
Toni Powell, founder of Heart of Gold International Film Festival
Senegal | 2004 | 31 min
Did you know?
Spanish director Javier Fesser shot in Senegal, working with a non-professional local cast.
Listen out for Grammy winner Ali Farka Touré and Grammy nominees Salif Keita and Baaba Maal on the stunning soundtrack.
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