Gavagai

2026
About the movie

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.

ReleasedApril 30, 2026
DirectorUlrich Köhler
Runtime1h 29m
CastJean-Christophe FollyMaren EggertNathalie RichardAnna ThiandoumStacy ThunesDemet GülHoma FaghiriDarja Mahotkin+2 more
ProductionSutor KolonkoGood Fortune Films
GenresDrama
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