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Gavagai (2025)

Directed by Ulrich Köhler

Overview

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.

Length 89 minutes

Actors

Jean-Christophe Folly | Maren Eggert | Nathalie Richard | Anna Thiandoum | Stacy Thunes | Demet Gül | Homa Faghiri | Darja Mahotkin | Maj-Britt Klenke | Merdan Karatas | Felix Maria Zeppenfeld | Mélanie Fouché