Underplayed Gems

Souls of Fouta (2026)

Souls of Fouta poster
Original title
Les âmes du Fouta
Country
Senegal, France
Runtime
18 min
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A short film set in the Fouta region of Senegal. It follows local individuals going about their daily lives.

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What happens

Les Âmes du Fouta (titre anglais au festival : Souls of Fouta) est un court métrage franco-sénégalais réalisé par Alpha Diallo en 2026. Le film a été présenté en avant-première mondiale le 14 février 2026 à la Berlinale, dans la section Berlinale Shorts. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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