In Senegal, Yene was traditionally a seaside town with many fishermen and farmers but has in recent years been troubled by coastal erosion and urbanisation. In conversation with the town’s community, Manthia Diawara explores how their lives contribute to the undermining of their shared environment.
Watch the official A Letter from Yene 2022 trailer in HD below.
Manthia Diawara as Self
Manthia Diawara Director
United Kingdom 21 July 2022
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