Entrusted his friends son and possessions, a guardian never mentions the treasure as the boy grows up. A dispute occurs and a local sage will propose a test of resistance. A man sets off and leaves his son and a trunk containing all his possessions in the care of his dearest friend. The son becomes a man but his guardian never mentions the treasure he is also guarding. A dispute occurs and a local sage will propose a test of resistance. Director Momar Thiam Senegal, 1969, Short feature, 21', 16mm Director: Momar Thiam Scenario: Robert Fontaine, Abdoulaye Farba Sarr based on a tale by Birago Diop. Cast André Seck Cheikh Sabidou Diouf Aissatou Dieng Mamadou Dioumé Anta Fall Batou Gueye Photography Abdou Fary Faye Length 21' Film format 16mm 2010 | IFFR, ROTTERDAM, Holland * Selection: Signals- Where Is Africa www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/professionals/films/la-malle-de-maka-kouly/