FEATURE FILM · 2016
WHITE COLOUR BLACK
Leke, a young successful photographer living a hedonistic lifestyle in London, returns to Senegal after the death of his estranged father.
Cast and Credits
Cast Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Alassane Sy, Wale Ojo
Cinematography Rory Skeoch
Editing Christopher C.F. Chow
Music Mathieu Karsenti
Art Direction Marco Turcich
1st AD Lukas Kudapcenka
At a glance
Director Joseph A. Adesunloye
Country United Kingdom, Senegal
Year 2016
Running time 83 min
Language English, French, Wolof
Shot in Senegal
Film notes
Leke, a young successful photographer living a hedonistic lifestyle in London, has been estranged from his father for many years. He hasn’t returned to Senegal since his childhood.
When his father becomes ill and suddenly dies, Leke has to make the journey back to bury his father and to rediscover a culture he has long forgotten.
Festivals & Awards
World Premiere BFI London Film Festival
Winner Best International Feature and Best Narrative Feature, Baltimore International Black Film Festival
Winner Oscar Micheaux Award for Best Directing
Nominated BFI IWC Schaffhausen Filmmakers Bursary Award
Longlisted British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): Screenplay; Most Promising Newcomer
Distribution Peccadillo