Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

2008 1h 42m EN

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8.0

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★8.0TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative "voice of Africa." At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. The album's brave musical message was wholeheartedly embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal. The film chronicles the difficult journey Youssou must undertake to assume his true calling.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Youssou N'Dour
Self
Peter Gabriel
Self
Moustapha Mbaye
Self
Kabou Guèye
Self
Fathi Salama
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Writers: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Languages: English, Arabic, French, Wolof
Countries: United States of America, France, Egypt, Senegal

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Arabic, French, Wolof.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: United States of America, France, Egypt, Senegal.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Martin Davich. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Fernando Villena shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Youssou N'Dour and Peter Gabriel and Moustapha Mbaye carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1235450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi directs. Martin Davich scores. Fernando Villena cuts. Produced in United States of America, France, Egypt, Senegal. Dialogue in English, Arabic, French, Wolof.

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1Released 18 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, Arabic, French, Wolof.
3International production across 4 countries: United States of America, France, Egypt, Senegal.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Martin Davich. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Fernando Villena shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Youssou N'Dour and Peter Gabriel and Moustapha Mbaye carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1235450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.