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      Twisting in Popenguine

      1994 1h 35m Comedy Drama List
      Reviews In post-colonial Senegal in the 1960s, teenagers in a small village form two small rival cliques: Les Ins, who prefer French pop singers, and The Kings, who favor American music. The mischievous Baac (Ismael Thiam), an orphan raised collectively by the village, plays the gangs against each other when they fight over girls and a record player. With Western culture being an obvious influence on the lives of the youths, the village contemplates how its customs and habits are changing every day. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member The youth of the seaside town of Poponguine’s main concerns are that of throwing a party, outdoing the rival gang, and idolizing American singers. When the effects of French colonialism, present in the lone white teacher, are overshadowed by the importance of getting a record player for the surprise party, we are greeted with a portrait of the youth. The elders, on the other hand, reserve their criticism for that of disobedience, changing times, and outside influence on culture. This Senegalese portrait, enhanced by realist techniques, untrained actors, American pop culture references and universal youth rebellion makes it accessible to a broader audience. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In post-colonial Senegal in the 1960s, teenagers in a small village form two small rival cliques: Les Ins, who prefer French pop singers, and The Kings, who favor American music. The mischievous Baac (Ismael Thiam), an orphan raised collectively by the village, plays the gangs against each other when they fight over girls and a record player. With Western culture being an obvious influence on the lives of the youths, the village contemplates how its customs and habits are changing every day.
      Director
      Moussa Sene Absa
      Screenwriter
      Moussa Sene Absa
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      Unknown language
      Runtime
      1h 35m