Guelwaar (1992)

Burial of a Christian political activist in a Muslim cemetary forces a conflict imbued with religious fervor. A satiric portrayal of religion and politics, sometimes humorous, sometimes ... See full summary »

Director:

Ousmane Sembene

Writer:

Ousmane Sembene

Stars:

Abou Camara, Marie Augustine Diatta, Mame Ndoumbé Diop

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Abou Camara
Marie Augustine Diatta
Mame Ndoumbé Diop	...	Nogoy Marie Thioune
Moustapha Diop
Ndiawar Diop	...	Barthelemy
Lamine Mane	...	Dibocor
Babacar Mbaye	...	Mor Cloo
Belle Mbaye	...	Guignana
Coly Mbaye
Papa Momar Mbaye	...	Gaston
Thierno Ndiaye Doss	...	Pierre Henri Thioune 'Guelwaar' (as Thierno Ndiaye)
Myriam Niang	...	Helene
Joseph Baloma Sane
Omar Seck	...	Gora
Samba Wane

Storyline

Burial of a Christian political activist in a Muslim cemetary forces a conflict imbued with religious fervor. A satiric portrayal of religion and politics, sometimes humorous, sometimes deadly serious.

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Plot Keywords:

religion | satire | africa | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France Germany Senegal USA

Language:

French Wolof

Release Date:

6 January 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Γκελουάρ

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,753, 1 August 1993

Gross USA:

$64,964

Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel IV, Filmi Domirev, France 3 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1