Drama · Senegal · 1973 · 1h 41m

Emitaï

Emitaï poster
Director
Ousmane Sembène
Cast
Mbissine Thérèse Diop as Andongo Diabon as Michel Renaudeau as Lieutenant Robert Fontaine as Commandant Ousmane Camara as Ibou Camara as
Crew
Michel Renaudeau — Director of Photography Georges Carestan — Director of Photography Gilbert Kikoïne — Editor Ousmane Sembène — Screenplay
Synopsis

As World War II rages in Europe, a conflict arises between the French and the Diola-speaking tribe of Africa, prompting the village women to organize their men to sit beneath a tree to pray.

Trailer Emitaï — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
world war iianti war protest1940swest africa
Key Collaborators
Ousmane Sembène Director Michel Renaudeau Director of Photography Georges Carestan Director of Photography Gilbert Kikoïne Editor Ousmane Sembène Screenplay
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