The Pirogue
Baye Laye is the captain of a fishing pirogue. Like many of his Senegalese compatriots, he sometimes dreams of new horizons, where he can earn a better living for his family. When he is offered to lead one of the many pirogues that head towards Europe via the Canary Island, he reluctantly accepts the job, knowing full-well the dangers that lie ahead. Leading a group of 30 men who don't all speak the same language, some of whom have never seen the sea, Baye Laye will confront many perils in order to reach the distant coasts of Europe.
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Souleymane Seye Ndiaye
Known for
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
Jeune Femme
Laïty Fall
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Malamine Drame
Balla Diarra
Samba
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Salif Jean Diallo
Barry
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Babacar Oualy
Kaba
Known for
Saloum
Mame Astou Diallo
Nafy
Saikou Lô
Yaya
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Samedi Cinema
Moussa Touré Director · Abasse Ndione Writer
First release October 17, 2012 · Produced in Senegal, France, Germany · Original title La Pirogue
Production
Senegal · France · Germany
Produced in
Languages
Original title
La Pirogue
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · October 17, 2012
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
April 18, 2013 · Theatrical
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