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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes1
DirectorClarence Thomas Delgado
WritersClarence Thomas Delgado, Fidele Dieme, Yves Diagne
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsNiiwam
About Niiwam
Harrowing story of a man who is forced to travel on a public bus with the body of his dead infant daughter in order to bury her.
Directed by Clarence Thomas Delgado, Niiwam leans on a strong ensemble — Rama Thiam, Samba Wane — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1988.
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