Emitaï (1973)
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.
Director:
Ousmane Sembène
Writer:
Ousmane Sembène
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Mbissine Thérèse Diop as |
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Andongo Diabon as |
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Michel Renaudeau as Lieutenant |
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Robert Fontaine as Commandant |
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Ousmane Camara as |
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Ibou Camara as |
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Abdoulaye Diallo as |
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Alphonse Diatta as |
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Pierre Blanchard as Colonel |
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Cherif Tamba as |
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Fode Cambay as |
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Etienne Mané as |
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Joseph Diatta as |
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Dji Niassabaron as |
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Antio Bassene as |
| Directing | Ousmane Sembène | Director |
| Writing | Ousmane Sembène | Screenplay |
| Camera | Georges Carestan | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Michel Renaudeau | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Gilbert Kikoïne | Editor |
| Production | Ibrahima Barro | General Manager |
| Production | Paulin Soumanou Vieyra | Production Director |
| Sound | El Hadj M'Bow | Sound |
| Lighting | Emile Ganem | Electrician |
| Art | Paja Sow | Assistant Director of Photography |
| Production | Ousmane Sow | Assistant Production Manager |
| Sound | Mawa Gaye | Sound Assistant |
| Lighting | Dia Cherif | Assistant Electrician |
| Editing | Christine Lecouvette | Assistant Editor |