Actress (f/d) as "Astou " for a student graduation film

The production "Sakeenah" is a graduation film from the ifs Cologne. The short film is about a Senegalese family in Germany who run a bookshop and mourn the death of the family father Souleymane. Our protagonist Idrissa, the eldest son of the family, has finally graduated from school and now has to decide whether he wants to live up to his mother Astou's expectations or follow his own dreams.

"Sakeenah" tells a story about the paralyzing power of grief and is particularly aimed at those who know what it feels like not to be seen.

Contact: Sophie

Astou is Idrissa's mother. She is a warm-hearted but strict woman who has struggled for stability all her life. The death of her husband hit her hard, but she has learned to remain strong on the outside - for her children and for the community. She rarely shows her feelings; she believes that silence and perseverance are the best way to deal with pain. For her, the family bookshop is not just work, but a memory and security - the last part of her husband that she can hold on to. Her wish for Idrissa to take over the store is an attempt to keep the family together. She loves her son, but doesn't understand his distance and feels increasingly estranged from him.

We are looking for a Senegalese or West African actress between 35-60 from the Cologne area for this role.

Please find attached the project folder, as well as an excerpt of the script for a self-tape. We are at your disposal for further information.