A Single Word (2014)

Movie ★ 5.0 63 min

Documentary

In this meditative and elegiac portrait, Senegalese filmmakers Khady and Mariama Sylla record the tales of their grandmother, a griot (storyteller) who is one of the last repositories of their culture’s oral tradition.

Mariama Sylla Director Khady Sylla Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 7, 2014
Runtime
63 min
IMDb
tt3997274
Country
Senegal
Language
, Wolof

Themes

Cast

Doudou Dieye Anta Sarr Penda Diogo Sarr

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Single Word about?
In this meditative and elegiac portrait, Senegalese filmmakers Khady and Mariama Sylla record the tales of their grandmother, a griot (storyteller) who is one of the last repositories of their culture’s oral tradition.
Who directed A Single Word?
A Single Word was directed by Mariama Sylla, Khady Sylla.
Who stars in A Single Word?
A Single Word stars Doudou Dieye, Anta Sarr, Penda Diogo Sarr.
When was A Single Word released?
A Single Word is a 2014 documentary film.
Where can I watch A Single Word?
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