This 1973 Senegalese drama film is a stylized, avant-garde trip through 1970s Dakar, following two young lovers desperate to escape their mundane lives and chase their dreams of Paris. With its frenetic energy, quick cuts, and surreal moments, the film has a French New Wave feel, while also tackling dark themes of identity, escape, and the human cost of chasing one's ambitions. A gripping, often humorous critique of class struggle, Touki Bouki is a landmark of African cinema that continues to captivate audiences today.