Emitaï
Emitaï

Movie·1973·1h 41m

Emitaï

Country

Senegal

Language

French

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The Story

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.

Cinematography

Georges Carestan

Editor

Gilbert Kikoïne

Themes

world war iianti war protest1940swest africa

Production House

Filmi Domirev

Audience Score

73%

16 votes

Skip8%
Timepass20%
Go for it39%
Perfection33%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Mbissine Thérèse Diop

Mbissine Thérèse Diop

Andongo Diabon

Michel Renaudeau

Lieutenant

Robert Fontaine

Commandant

Ousmane Camara

Ibou Camara

Abdoulaye Diallo

Alphonse Diatta

Pierre Blanchard

Colonel

Cherif Tamba

Fode Cambay

Etienne Mané

Joseph Diatta

Dji Niassabaron

Antio Bassene

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Crew

Ousmane Sembène

Ousmane Sembène

Director, Screenplay

Georges Carestan

Director of Photography

Michel Renaudeau

Director of Photography

Gilbert Kikoïne

Editor

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