It’s the return of the Traoré family. After the excitement surrounding her first film “Banlieusards” in 2019, Kery James returns with the second part of this social fresco against a backdrop of explosive context in the neighborhoods. The story ? Two years after coming close to death, big brother Demba, played by Kery James, tries to rebuild a life far from the troubles of the city. Now the head of the company, he is forced to make one of his white employees appear as the big boss so that the company can be taken seriously in business.
His little brother, Noumouké (Bakary Diombera), is up to no good and is already involved in gang rivalries between rival neighborhoods. Fortunately, Soulaymaan, (Jammeh Diangana), “Mister Eloquence” remains very serious. Now a lawyer, he is launching himself into the big leagues, honoring his mother. But nevertheless, the violence of those around them catches up with them. And the three of them find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of brutality.
Actors Bakary Diombera and Jammeh Diangana shine
Fans of Kery James will meet in the sequel to this family saga, a little more successful than the first film. These favorite themes and its commitments are the common thread of these new adventures: racism, Islamophobia, urban violence, mixed love stories. A universe always captured in images by Leila Sy’s lyrical camera in which Kery James conveys her dark message, where hope struggles to emerge.
The young actors Bakary Diombera and Jammeh Diangana shine thanks to their fair and convincing performance. The sequences filmed in Senegal where the family meets, notably on the island of Gorée, give extra soul to this highly anticipated new feature film.
Note, the appearance of the former co-host of “It’s Canteloup” on TF 1, Alessandra Sublet, in full reconversion after leaving television. A return of the rapper to the screen which will also be accompanied by a play in the same vein in October then by a new album, five years after the previous disc, the aptly named “J’rap encore. »
“ Commuters 2 “, on Netflix (1h38) by Leïla Sy and Kery James. With Kery James, Jammeh Diangana, Bakary Diombera.