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Hyenas (15)

Senior Community Cinema

,Cinema 2
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Djibril Diop Mambéty adapts a timeless parable of human greed into a biting satire.

Set in the impoverished village of Colobane, Hyenas follows the return of Linguère Ramatou, a woman who has amassed extraordinary wealth and offers to restore the town’s fortunes, on one condition: the execution of the man who once betrayed her. As the community grapples with the moral implications of her demand, the lure of consumer goods and credit begins to erode their sense of justice.

Directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty and adapted from a play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, the film blends satire and allegory with striking visual invention. Moving between past and present, it offers a vivid and unsettling reflection on greed, complicity, and the price of dignity.

Tagged with: Cinema Project a Black Planet Film Season Senior Community Cinema

Part of our Senior Community Cinema.

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Film information
  • Release year   1993
  • Country of origin   Senegal
  • Director   Djibril Diop Mambéty
  • Runtime   1hr 50mins

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.