A sarcastic look at Senegal’s capital that followed the adventures of what the director described as a “somewhat immoral street urchin who is very much like myself”. The contest pits the non-conformist individual against an absurdly caricatured policeman who pursues the protagonist through comedically improbable scenarios. Badou Boy celebrates an urban subculture while parodying the state.
Director: Djibril Diop Mambéty.
Writer: Djibril Diop Mambéty.
Stars: Lamine Bâ, Al Demba Ciss, Christoph Colomb, Aziz Diop Mambety.
Cinematographer: Baidy Sow.
Composer: Lalo Dramé.
One of the best films, I like it.