Contras'city_
A fictional documentary that portrays the city of Dakar, Senegal, as we hear the conversation between a Senegalese man (the director, Djibril Diop Mambéty) and a French woman, Inge Hirschnitz. As we travel through the city in a picturesque horse drawn wagon, we chaotically rush into this and that popular neighborhood of the capital, discovering contrast after contrast: A small African community waiting at the Church's door, Muslims praying on the sidewalk, the Rococo architecture of the Government buildings, the modest stores of the craftsmen near the main market.
Starring
Djibril Diop Mambéty, Inge Hirschnitz
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Contras'city was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
A fictional documentary that portrays the city of Dakar, Senegal, as we hear the conversation between a Senegalese man (the director, Djibril Diop Mambéty) a...
Contras'city is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 22m.
CAST (2)
Djibril Diop Mambéty
IH
Inge Hirschnitz
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
22 min (0h 22m)
Country
SN
Rating
6.0/10 (5 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Contras'city about?
A fictional documentary that portrays the city of Dakar, Senegal, as we hear the conversation between a Senegalese man (the director, Djibril Diop Mambéty) and a French woman, Inge Hirschnitz. As we travel through the city in a picturesque horse drawn wagon, we chaotically rush into this and that popular neighborhood of the capital, discovering contrast after contrast: A small African community waiting at the Church's door, Muslims praying on the sidewalk, the Rococo architecture of the Government buildings, the modest stores of the craftsmen near the main market.
How long is Contras'city?
Contras'city has a runtime of 22 minutes (0h 22m).
Who stars in Contras'city?
The cast of Contras'city includes Djibril Diop Mambéty, Inge Hirschnitz.
What is the rating of Contras'city?
Contras'city has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary