Emitaï

Overview

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.

Directed by Ousmane Sembène

Top cast

Mbissine Thérèse Diop

A

Andongo Diabon

M

Michel Renaudeau

Lieutenant

R

Robert Fontaine

Commandant

O

Ousmane Camara

I

Ibou Camara

A

Abdoulaye Diallo

A

Alphonse Diatta

P

Pierre Blanchard

Colonel

C

Cherif Tamba

F

Fode Cambay

E

Etienne Mané

J

Joseph Diatta

D

Dji Niassabaron

A

Antio Bassene

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