“In only 59 minutes, Ousmane Sembène eviscerates the myth of ‘liberté, égalité, fraternité ’. Blistering in its examination of so-called postcolonialism, the film’s rigour also speaks to Sembène’s brilliant craft.” Kiva Reardon
“Its pared-back narrative, featuring an outstandingly underplayed performance by Mbissine Thérèse Diop, is a searing example of Black feminine refusal.” Jenny Chamarette
“It’s rebellious and completely relevant today.” Bina Paul Venugopal
“Astonishingly beautiful, with a gauzy lyrical magic to the images that would go on to become Sembène’s signature.” Leila Latif
