Heremakono (2002)
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Khatra Ould Abder Kader, Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Mohamed, Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda
In a Mauritanian fishing town, several people wait and hope for happiness as young Abdallah prepares to leave for Europe.
The story
In Nouadhibou, a small fishing town on Mauritania’s coast, several people wait for change and search for happiness. Young Abdallah is preparing to say goodbye to his mother and leave for Europe, but he does not understand the local language. A boy named Khatra offers to teach it to him. Around them, Nana wrestles with memories of her daughter’s death while feeling attracted to Abdallah; Makan also dreams of making the journey to Europe. Maata, once a fisherman, has turned to electrical work. Their separate hopes and adjustments unfold in a community shaped by departures, longing, and waiting.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film takes place in Nouadhibou, a small fishing town on the coast of Mauritania, and follows several characters in search of happiness, each waiting for something in one way or another. Young Abdallah is about to say goodbye to his mother as he prepares to leave for Europe. He does not understand the local language. A little boy, Khatra, teaches it to him. Beautiful Nana is torn between memories of her daughter’s death and her attraction to Abdallah. Makan also dreams of leaving for Europe. Maata, a former fisherman, turns his hand to electrical work.
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