Ainsi Meurent Les Anges (And So Angels Die)
<h2>Synopsis</h2> <p>Mory has been living in France for several years. He has many friends and gets married to a European with whom he has three children. Yet in his Senegalese village, his fiancée, Coumba, is still waiting for him to return, and his relatives lose patience. After much hesitation, Mory returns home, but how will he tell them about his deception?</p> <h2>About the Director</h2> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Moussa Sène Absa (b. 1958, Senegal) is a celebrated filmmaker, screenwriter, painter, and author. His first film, <i>Le Prix du Mensonge</i> (1988) earned him the Silver Tanit at the Carthage Film Festival, and he found international recognition with <i>Ça Twiste à Popenguine</i> (1992). In 1997, his <i>Tableau Ferraille</i> was awarded Best Cinematography at FESPACO. This film marked the beginning of his trilogy on women, continuing with <i>Madame Brouette</i> (2002), which received the Silver Bear at the Berlinale, and finally completed with <i>Xalé</i> (2022). An artist rooted in tradition yet open to global influence, Absa’s multifaceted work reflects a deep engagement with Senegalese society and culture.</span></p>
Directors: Moussa Sène Absa
Part of: Special Collection: Cinelogue