The film highlights the ongoing struggle between the "master" and "servant," whether the master is a colonial officer or a modern factory owner.
Born in Dakar in 1934, Ababacar Samb-Makharam was a prominent figure in the (Pan-African Federation of Filmmakers). He studied film in Paris and Rome, and his work, including his debut Et la neige n'était plus (1965), often dealt with the search for African identity in a post-colonial world. Ababacar Samb-Makharam - Jom (1982)
By centering the film on a griot, Samb-Makharam emphasizes the importance of oral tradition and collective memory in shaping national identity. The film highlights the ongoing struggle between the
The film uses the griot Khaly to bridge the past and present, showing that the struggles of today are rooted in a long history of resistance. Story Segment Theme of "Jom" Colonial Era By centering the film on a griot, Samb-Makharam
While celebrated for its vivid pageantry and intensity, some critics have noted that the film "cherry-picks" historical figures. For instance, the historical Prince Dieri was also a known slave trader, a detail the film omits to maintain its allegorical focus on anti-colonialism. About the Director