A Thousand Suns

"A Thousand Suns" is a poignant exploration of love, family, and the power of cinema. Set against the backdrop of Dakar in 1972, the film follows the intertwining stories of Mory and Anta, two young lovers who share a dream of leaving for Paris. As they navigate the complexities of their relationships and the pull of their homeland, they must confront the personal and universal inheritances that shape their lives. Forty years later, the film delves into the past and the present, weaving together stories of exile, family, and the enduring power of cinema. A moving and thought-provoking journey that probes the depths of human connection and the legacy of our choices.

You can stream A Thousand Suns on: The Criterion Channel

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as A Thousand Suns include Omo Child: The River and the Bush, Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond, The True Cost, Seve, Voyage of Time: Life's Journey, The Lion of Judah.