Youssou N'dour: I Bring What I Love
At the height of his career, Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed “Egypt,” a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. This career-defining move brought worldwide controversy that Youssou confronted head-on. The film combines unprecedented images of Senegal’s most sacred Muslim rituals, vibrant concert performances filmed around the world, and intimate access to Youssou and his family.
Cast & Crew
Director: Chai Vasarhelyi
Producer: Chai Vasarhelyi, Sarah Price, Scott Duncan, Hugo Berkeley
Editor: Jonathan Oppenheim, Fernando Villena
Cinematographer: Nick Doob, Jojo Pennebaker, Scott Duncan, Hugo Berkeley
Awards: Bahamas International Film Festival 2009 (Spirit of Freedom Award)
Middle East International Film Fe
Music: Martin Davich, James Newton Howard
Principal Cast: Featuring: Youssou Ndour, Fathy Salama, Kabou Gueye, Peter Gabriel
Filmography: A Normal Life (2003)
World Sales: Celluloid Dreams
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Youssou N'dour: I Bring What I Love, Jun 13, 2009
By R Stitou
“Great film. Youssou illustrates beautifully the meaning of courage and belief in one's dreams and deep aspirations.”
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The power of music, Jun 13, 2009
By Zheng Wang
“A solid documentary on the power of music and the journey of a musician with grand aims. If you like African music then you would really appreciate this film.”
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Youssou N'dour: I Bring What I Love, Jun 13, 2009
By X Gunther
“Brilliant. Inspiring and without cliché. Not to be missed, especially if you enjoy music and/or West African culture. Youssou is a treasure and this movie is a grande cinematic treat. Epic.”
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