Tout s'est bien passé

The world-renowned mosque of Djenné is one of the most impressive examples of traditional African adobe architecture. For decades, it has been a tradition for the inhabitants of this Malian town to 'remuddle' the mosque during an annual festival. This is also essential for its preservation. Director Edwin Donders lets townspeople explain to the camera how this process works, which credit can be gained by it and why everybody wants to participate. He follows the preparations of the chosen boy who will command his neighbourhood with a group of friends during this year's mud ritual. Much cause for celebration and pride, but there are also influences that threaten the consensus among the inhabitants in protecting their mosque, like a self-willed Aga Khan and disloyal youngsters. These stories are alternated with the legend of the pious girl Tapama Djenepo, who had herself walled in to bring prosperity to the region.