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Capitaine Thomas Sankara

  • 20122012
  • 1h 30m
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Capitaine Thomas Sankara (2012)
  • Documentary
A portrait comprised of material from the archives of Thomas Sankara, president of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. Through his desire to liberate his country and tran... Read allA portrait comprised of material from the archives of Thomas Sankara, president of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. Through his desire to liberate his country and transform his fellow citizens' way of thinking by questioning the world order and challenging ... Read allA portrait comprised of material from the archives of Thomas Sankara, president of Burkina Faso from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. Through his desire to liberate his country and transform his fellow citizens' way of thinking by questioning the world order and challenging the authority of those with power at that time, he made a mark on both African and world h... Read all
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  • Director
    • Christophe Cupelin
  • Writer
    • Christophe Cupelin
  • Stars
    • Blaise Compaoré(archive footage)
    • Thomas Sankara(archive footage)
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  • Director
    • Christophe Cupelin
  • Writer
    • Christophe Cupelin
  • Stars
    • Blaise Compaoré(archive footage)
    • Thomas Sankara(archive footage)
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Blaise Compaoré
    • Selfas Self
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    Thomas Sankara
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    • (archive footage)
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      • Christophe Cupelin
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      • Christophe Cupelin
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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2015 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Switzerland
    • Official sites
      • Co-production's official site
      • French distribution's official site
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Captain Thomas Sankara
    • Production companies
      • Laïka Films
      • Akka Films
      • Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS)
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      1 hour 30 minutes
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      • Black and White

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