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Emitaï
1973 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 7.3
Drama
Set during World War II, a group of Diola women lead a rebellion against French seizures of men and rice for the war effort.
Also known as Hementhal · God of Thunder
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Streaming on The Criterion Channel.
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Details
- Years
- 1973
- Release date
- 1973-02-09
- Language
- WO
- Runtime
- 101 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (16 votes)
Themes
- world war ii
- anti war protest
- 1940s
- west africa
Cast & crew
Mbissine Thérèse Diop
- AD
Andongo Diabon
- MR
Michel Renaudeau
as Lieutenant
- RF
Robert Fontaine
as Commandant
- OC
Ousmane Camara
- IC
Ibou Camara
- AD
Abdoulaye Diallo
- AD
Alphonse Diatta
- PB
Pierre Blanchard
as Colonel
- CT
Cherif Tamba
Directed by Ousmane Sembène