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Camp de Thiaroye (1988)

147 min  -  Drama | War
7.2
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In this semi-autobiographical film, black soldiers help to defend France, but are detained in prison camp before being repatriated home.

Directors:

Ousmane Sembene, Thierno Faty Sow

Writers:

Ousmane Sembene (dialogue), Ousmane Sembene (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Sidiki Bakaba, Hamed Camara and Philippe Chamelat
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Cast

Credited cast:
Sidiki Bakaba Sidiki Bakaba
Hamed Camara Hamed Camara
Philippe Chamelat Philippe Chamelat
Moussa Cissoko Moussa Cissoko
Ismaila Cissé Ismaila Cissé
Eloi Coly Eloi Coly
Innocence Coly Innocence Coly
Camara Med Dansogho Camara Med Dansogho
Eric Dudoit Eric Dudoit
Marcel Duplouy Marcel Duplouy
Marie-Ève Duplouy Marie-Ève Duplouy
Charles Estifian Charles Estifian
Laurent Kuntz Laurent Kuntz
Pierre Londiche Pierre Londiche
Ismaël Lô Ismaël Lô
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In this semi-autobiographical film, black soldiers help to defend France, but are detained in prison camp before being repatriated home.

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Plot Keywords:

Soldier | France | Colonialism | World War Two In Africa | 1940s  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

Algeria | Senegal | Tunisia

Language:

French | Wolof

Also Known As:

The Camp at Thiaroye See more »

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Production Co:

Enaproc, Films Domireew, Films Kajoor See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Netherlands:  | West Germany: (Berlin Film Festival)  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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References Le Corbeau: The Raven (1943) See more »