Death of the Serpent God

This film begins so to speak where Vol spécial left off The reality of migration bears its teeth Following a scuffle 20yearold Koumba from France is sent back to the place where she was raised Senegal She returns to the lost village of her ancestors hysterical argumentative and unproductively rebellious Now the mother of a toddler she continues to come to terms with the two cultures the outcome is unforeseeable as is the outcome of this cinematic longterm observation The risk of its failure due to its protagonist is palpable But Koumbas fascinating metamorphosis is also obvious her body and character have taken on a more harmonious nature All hope is not lost