Gavagai
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.
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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.
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- Release date
- Apr 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
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- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany, France
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