Russia / Jul 20, 1971 / 5th Moscow International Film Festival
1h 41min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
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Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Emitaï |
| Original language | Wolof (WO) |
| Spoken languages | Français, Wolof |
| Production countries | Senegal |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Filmi Domirev |
| Release date | 9 febbraio 1973 |
| Writer | Ousmane Sembène |
| Editing | Gilbert Kikoïne, Christine Lecouvette |
| Cinematography | Michel Renaudeau, Georges Carestan |
| Assistant directors | Ousmane Sembène |
| Lighting | Emile Ganem, Dia Cherif |
| Camera operators | Michel Renaudeau, Georges Carestan |
| Additional photography | Michel Renaudeau, Georges Carestan |
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| Production design | Paja Sow |
| Art direction | Paja Sow |
| Set decoration | Paja Sow |
| Music | El Hadj M'Bow, Mawa Gaye |
| Sound | El Hadj M'Bow, Mawa Gaye |
Release dates
Premiere
France / May 04, 1972 / Cannes Film Festival
Germany / Jun 01, 1972 / Berlin International Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Feb 09, 1973 / New York City, New York
Theatrical release
Hungary / Jan 10, 1974
France / May 04, 1977
Japan / Mar 31, 1984
TV
Sweden / Oct 05, 1973
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