Return to Gorée
Originally released in 2007. Return to Gorée is a music/documentary film. directed by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud.
Starring Youssou N'Dour, Moncef Genoud, and Boubacar Joseph Ndiaye
Synopsis
Because jazz is the miraculous product of the horror of slavery, Youssou N'Dour returned to the slave route and the music they created, in search of new inspiration. Accompanied by the blind Swiss pianist Moncef Genoud and the Director of the Gorée House of Slaves Museum, Joseph N'Diaye, the Senegalese singer wrote new songs during this initiatory voyage which took him to the USA then to Europe. At Gorée, an island just off the Senegalese coast and symbol of the slave trade, his memorable concert marked the end of this quest and the start of a new challenge: making today's generation aware of the tragedy of slavery, the importance of not forgetting and the need for reconciliation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Luxembourg
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Iris Productions
- CAB Productions
- Dreampixies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return to Gorée about?
Because jazz is the miraculous product of the horror of slavery, Youssou N'Dour returned to the slave route and the music they created, in search of new inspiration. Accompanied by the blind Swiss ...
Who directed Return to Gorée?
Return to Gorée was directed by Pierre-Yves Borgeaud.
How long is Return to Gorée?
Return to Gorée has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Return to Gorée released?
Return to Gorée was released on October 27, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Return to Gorée?
The main cast of Return to Gorée includes Youssou N'Dour, Moncef Genoud, Boubacar Joseph Ndiaye, Idris Muhammad, Pyeng Threadgill.