Bibliograph

Portrait of Altine in the dry season, by Elisa Mereghetti and Marco Mensa

Type

Label

Portrait of Altine in the dry season, by Elisa Mereghetti and Marco Mensa

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

For College; Adult audiences

Main title

Portrait of Altine in the dry season

Medium

electronic resource

Oclc number

747797518

Responsibility statement

by Elisa Mereghetti and Marco Mensa

Runtime

Summary

Twenty-seven year old Altine is a mother of two, living on the plains of Northern Senegal. As we watch her going about her daily chores, rhythmically threshing the millet, cooking over an open fire, she tells us of her aspirations. Her strongest wish is for adequate food, good health, and to remain close to her family. Images of Western life have not penetrated her village which is three hours from a paved road. This cinematically beautiful film captures life in the dry season which lasts nine months. Cows and goats share the dusty landscape. Villagers trek great distances to bring back the heavy load of water for daily needs. Although life is difficult, there is a dignity about the people

Target audience

general

Contributor