Emitaï (1973)

  • NR
  • 02/09/1973 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 41m

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.

Ousmane Sembène

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Mbissine Thérèse Diop's headshot

Mbissine Thérèse Diop

Andongo Diabon's headshot

Andongo Diabon

Michel Renaudeau's headshot

Michel Renaudeau

Lieutenant
Robert Fontaine's headshot

Robert Fontaine

Commandant
Ousmane Camara's headshot

Ousmane Camara

Ibou Camara's headshot

Ibou Camara

Abdoulaye Diallo's headshot

Abdoulaye Diallo

Alphonse Diatta's headshot

Alphonse Diatta

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