CinemaOSMovie · 1973 · 1h 41m

Emitaï

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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.

Directed byOusmane Sembène

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
WO
Released
February 9, 1973
Studios
Filmi Domirev

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Emitai

Emitai

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

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Directed by
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène
Written by
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène

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