Women of Waalo

Documentary-animation film, in which we follow the only female presidential candidate in Senegal up to the elections in February 2012. We follow her during her campaign, behind the scenes and at home. This woman, Amsatou Sow Sidibé, takes up the torch from her great grandmothers who in an ultimate act of resistance against oppression and slavery set themselves on fire collectively. “My great grandmothers, the Women of Waalo, have tought me to be uncompromising. This is the era that we women are seeking peace and go to new ends to fight for it.” (Amsatou Sow Sidibé) Is Senegal ready for its first female president?

Watch the teaser here (editor: Aart Jan vd Linden)