Directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty in 1973, »Touki Bouki« ("The Journey of the Hyena") is a landmark film in African cinema that gained global recognition. The story follows Senegalese couple Mory and Anta, who dream of escaping their mundane lives to go to Paris, navigating themes of ambition, tradition versus modernity, and post-colonial critique. Mambéty employs avant-garde narrative techniques, symbolism, and a non-linear storytelling style to create a surreal, complex portrayal of their journey, highlighting the psychological effects of neocolonialism and the tension between African traditions and Western allure.

Directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty in 1973, »Touki Bouki« ("The Journey of the Hyena") is a landmark film in African cinema that gained global recognition. The story follows Senegalese couple Mory and Anta, who dream of escaping their mundane lives to go to Paris, navigating themes of ambition, tradition versus modernity, and post-colonial critique. Mambéty employs avant-garde narrative techniques, symbolism, and a non-linear storytelling style to create a surreal, complex portrayal of their journey, highlighting the psychological effects of neocolonialism and the tension between African traditions and Western allure.