Waiting for Happiness
Originally released in 2002. Waiting for Happiness is a drama film. directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Starring Khatra Ould Abder Kader, Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid, and Mohamed Mahmoud Ould
Synopsis
Before immigrating to the West, Abdallah travels to the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, to visit his mother. Although he grew up there, Abdallah feels anything but at home in his old neighborhood: he can no longer speak the local dialect and he wears western clothes that immediately cast him as an outsider. But, as Abdallah spends time with a young boy and an elderly electrician, he can't help but feel a sense of loss for the life he's abandoning.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (28 votes)
Box Office
$7.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
Mauritania
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $7,406
Production Companies
- Duo Films
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiting for Happiness about?
Before immigrating to the West, Abdallah travels to the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, to visit his mother. Although he grew up there, Abdallah feels anything but at home in his old neighb...
Who directed Waiting for Happiness?
Waiting for Happiness was directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
How long is Waiting for Happiness?
Waiting for Happiness has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Waiting for Happiness released?
Waiting for Happiness was released on May 19, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waiting for Happiness?
The main cast of Waiting for Happiness includes Khatra Ould Abder Kader, Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould, Nana Diakité, Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda.