International Program
Lees Waxul
Online
In a village where bread is scarce, Ousseynou, a former fisherman, sustains his family by selling stale bread. When his sister-in-law opens a traditional bakery, quiet conflict brews. Her success threatens his fragile livelihood, unearthing deeper tensions that challenge his pride, authority, and role as the family’s provider.
- Director
- Yoro Mbaye
- Time
- 0:21:00
- Country
- Senegal
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2024
- Cast
- Alassane SY, Fatou Binetou KANE, Madjiguene NDOUR, Alain Bernard DIEME
Awards Nominations
Grand Prix National - Dakar Court 2024
Best Narrative Foreign film - Miami Short Film Festival 2024
Director
Yoro Mbaye
Yoro MBAYE is a Senegalese filmmaker and producer whose fiction and documentary work explores contemporary issues. His films have screened internationally, including at Clermont-Ferrand. A recipient of multiple awards, he recently completed LEES WAXUL and co-produced Alain Gomis’ DAO with his new production company, Nafi Films.
Cast
Alassane SY, Fatou Binetou KANE, Madjiguene NDOUR, Alain Bernard DIEME
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Omotesando Hills Space O | 2025.05.29 [Thu] 15:40-17:30 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2025.06.12 [Thu] - 06.30 [Mon] |
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Sponsors
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Media Partners
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