A Thousand Suns (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, A Thousand Suns is a drama and documentary film directed by Mati Diop, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1972, Djibril Diop Mambety shoots "Touki Bouki." Mory and Anta are in love. Two young lovers share the same dream: to leave Dakar for Paris. At the fateful moment, Anta embarks. Mory stays alone on quay, unable to tear himself away from his land. Forty years later, "A Thousand Suns" investigates the personal and universal inheritance which represents "Touki Bouki." What has happened since? Magaye Niang, the hero of the movie, has never left Dakar. And today, the old cowboy wonders where Anta is, the love of his youth. Stories about family, exile and cinema meet between the sphere of intimacy and that of myth.
Who’s in it. A Thousand Suns stars Magaye Niang as Himself, Wasis Diop as Himself and Myriam Niang.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Thousand Suns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thousand Suns page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand Suns tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand Suns (2013)?
- In US, A Thousand Suns is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Thousand Suns worth watching?
- A Thousand Suns holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thousand Suns?
- A Thousand Suns stars Magaye Niang, Wasis Diop and Myriam Niang.
- When was A Thousand Suns released?
- A Thousand Suns was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.