Ebony Reels Presents Banel & Adama (12A)+ Kora Harpist
A special screening of the acclaimed Senegalese romantic drama, Banel & Adama, premiered at Cannes Film Festival 2023.
Banel & Adama - Directed by Ramata-Toulaye Sy
Cast: Khady Mane, Mamadou Diallo
Language: Pular and Peul with English subtitles
Year: 2023
Duration: 87min
Certificate: 12A
Ebony Reels, Black People’s Film Club presents an evening of film, food and live music
Join us for a screening of acclaimed Senegalese drama Banel & Adama, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival 2023.
Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple live in a remote village in northern Senegal and for them, nothing else in the world exists. However, their love seems on a collision course with their family’s traditions as drought strikes their community. Award-winning filmmaker Ramata Toulaye Sy’s spellbinding début feature follows the fated lovers in their quest to carve a life for themselves beyond the expectations of others.
Ebony Reels is delighted to welcome Kora Harpist, Ansumana Suso, acclaimed Gambian Musician, ‘nationally renowned and internationally adored’. Ansu’s gentle and soulful playing will complement our evening of Senegambian food and film. Enjoy his beautiful and skilful handling of the ‘Kora’, a traditional West African musical instrument.
Timings for the evening:
6.00 -6.45 pm Please arrive early and sample some delicious cultural food (vegetarian and meat options available). Soft drinks and Samosas will also be on sale. *BYO
7.00-7.30pm Traditional Kora performance with Ansumana Suso (Last entry strictly by 7.15pm)
7.30- 8.55pm Introduction and Film
8.55- 9.05 BREAK (10 mins)
9.05- 9.30pm Pre-recorded Q&A with Director Ramata Toulaye Sy
9.30 pm End of event
*Bring your own alcoholic drinks. Please drink responsibly
The live music element of this event is supported by Arts Council England
Please note, seating for this screening is unallocated. If you have any access requirements, please get in touch.