Gavagai
To be aired Apr 30, 2026
Runtime: 89 mins
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Genres: Drama
On the set of a turbulent shoot of a Medea adaptation in Senegal, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou. Months later, they meet again at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Old feelings resurface, but a racist incident unsettles their reunion. Tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing. While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Jean-Christophe Folly | Nourou Cissokho
Maren Eggert | Maja Tervooren
Nathalie Richard | Caroline Lescot
Anna Thiandoum | Aita
Stacy Thunes | Rebecca Markson
Demet Gül | Lale Meffert
Featured Crew
Ulrich Köhler | Director
Ulrich Köhler | Writer
Patrick Orth | Director of Photography