Emitaï
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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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Cast
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Ousmane Sembène Director · Michel Renaudeau Cinematographer Georges Carestan Cinematographer
United States release February 9, 1973 · Produced in Senegal · Languages French, Wolof
Production
Filmi Domirev
Production
Senegal
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Wolof
Spoken on screen
French · Wolof
Release dates
Russia · July 20, 1971
Premiere · 5th Moscow International Film Festival
United States · February 9, 1973
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
France
May 4, 1972 · Premiere · Cannes Film Festival
May 4, 1977 · Theatrical
Germany
June 1, 1972 · Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
Hungary
January 10, 1974 · Theatrical
Japan
March 31, 1984 · Theatrical
Sweden
October 5, 1973 · TV
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