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Drama
1h 41m

Emitaï (1973)

Overview

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.
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Ousmane Sembène profile
Ousmane Sembène

Director

Ousmane Sembène profile
Ousmane Sembène

Screenplay

Cast

Mbissine Thérèse Diop profile
Mbissine Thérèse Diop

Andongo Diabon profile
Andongo Diabon

Michel Renaudeau profile
Michel Renaudeau

Lieutenant

Robert Fontaine profile
Robert Fontaine

Commandant

Ousmane Camara profile
Ousmane Camara

Ibou Camara profile
Ibou Camara

Abdoulaye Diallo profile
Abdoulaye Diallo

Alphonse Diatta profile
Alphonse Diatta

Pierre Blanchard profile
Pierre Blanchard

Colonel

Cherif Tamba profile
Cherif Tamba

Fode Cambay profile
Fode Cambay

Etienne Mané profile
Etienne Mané

Mbissine Thérèse Diop profile
Mbissine Thérèse Diop

Andongo Diabon profile
Andongo Diabon

Michel Renaudeau profile
Michel Renaudeau

Lieutenant

Robert Fontaine profile
Robert Fontaine

Commandant

Ousmane Camara profile
Ousmane Camara

Ibou Camara profile
Ibou Camara

Abdoulaye Diallo profile
Abdoulaye Diallo

Alphonse Diatta profile
Alphonse Diatta

Pierre Blanchard profile
Pierre Blanchard

Colonel

Cherif Tamba profile
Cherif Tamba

Fode Cambay profile
Fode Cambay

Etienne Mané profile
Etienne Mané

Extra

Release Date

February 9, 1973

Original Language

French, Wolof

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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Available On

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