- 2025-06-06
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MUSIC
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DJ Snake Releases New Short Movie “Patience” with Amadou & Mariam
French-Algerian record producer DJ Snake released a new short movie “Patience” on June 5, 2025.
A ten-minute movie captures the theme of the migration crisis in West Africa. The film premiered at the premiere at the Grand Rex in Paris.
The film was directed by Valentin Guiod, starring Omar Sy, Alassane Diong, Anna Thiandoum, Amadou Mbow, Ibrahima M'baye 'Thié', Amadou & Mariam, Souleymane Aidara, Papa Samba Ngom, and Marieme Faye.
This project was created across France, Senegal and Algeria.
In the film, DJ Snake reimagined West African duo Amadou & Mariam's 2008 classic “Sabali”. “Sabali” in Bambara means “Patience”.
The song will appear on his upcoming third studio album “Nomad”, which is set to be released on September 5, 2025.
The film tells the story of a young Senegalese man who was locked up in a detention camp. His only refuge in the nightmare days is his memories of his family, his childhood, his friends, and a budding love left behind in his homeland.- DJ Snake said of the project, “This one's deeper and more personal than usual - stepping into new territory and telling a story that matters. I think it is important for us to use our voices for the voiceless.”
He continued, “I'm always trying to explore new vibes, new inspirations, different parts of the world, and I've never really touched West Africa. I thought of Omar, talked to him about it and it all just happened naturally. It took us almost a year and a half to get to where we are today, in the suburbs of Dakar, Senegal. What's funny is that 'Sabal' means patience.” -
Director Valentin Guiod chose this hybrid format, without dialogue, where the music supports the power of the story.
He said, “We wanted to tell this story with poetry. It was a common thread.”
Actor Omar Sy said, “He [DJ Snake] told me about the theme... and that he wanted to do it in Africa, in Senegal. Obviously, that resonated with me.”
He added, "For me, the departure was a phone call from DJ Snak. He played me the track, gave me the idea for the video, what he had in mind. He thought Senegal would be a good place." - source : Apple Music
