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TGV

Screening on Film
Directed by Moussa Toure.
With Makena Diop, Bernard Giraudeau, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
Senegal, 1997, 35mm, color, 90 min.
French and Wolof with English subtitles.

TGV is an express bus service between Dakar, Senegal, and Conakry, Guinea, operated by the enterprising Rambo and his assistant, Dembo. Before setting off, Rambo and his passengers are warned of the danger that lies ahead on their route. The Bassari are carrying out a revolt at the Guinea border, leading to an exodus of refugees from their villages. On hearing the news, only a dozen or so passengers decide to make the risky trip. During the arduous journey, each passenger’s motivation for making the trip is slowly revealed. The fear of impending danger catalyzes the formation of relationships and clashes among this volatile assortment of passengers.

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