The Boar

Fiction, Neo Western

Senegal

After years of exile, a man haunted by his past returns to his coastal hometown only to face new threats and old ghosts, forcing him to sacrifice his honor to save his community from greed and self-interest. THE BOAR is a haunting tale in the style of a modern West African western, blending mystical intrigue with social and political realities.

Directo : MAMADOU SOCRATE DIOP 

Mamadou Socrate DIOP is a Senegalese filmmaker, director, and screenwriter. In 2021, he directed his second short film «BABY BLUES». The film was presented at the Vue d’Afrique Festival in Montreal and won the Jury Prize at the Luxor Festival in Egypt.

Producer : YANIS GAYE 

Yanis Gaye is a producer, founder of Goree Cinema (SN) and Strange Fruit Production House (FR). His films have been showcased on international platforms and by renowned broadcasters. In 2024, he is participating in the Torino Script Lab. Recently, Yanis co-founded YETU (Un) Limited, an innovative African film studio