Djibril Diop Mambéty

The rise

Expelled from drama school, Mambéty taught himself filmmaking and directed 'Touki Bouki' in 1973 — a surrealist road movie that became one of the most celebrated African films ever made. His fragmented, lyrical style broke from the social-realist tradition of African cinema and influenced filmmakers worldwide.

What they did

The full picture

Why it matters

What citizens said

Afrobarometer Round 9 (2021–2023) — Senegal

% who say 'trust somewhat' or 'trust a lot' · Afrobarometer Dispatch No. 891