Guelwaar (1993)
As funeral preparations begin for Pierre Henri 'Guelwaar' Thioune, rumour spreads that his death may have been an assassination in retaliation for his radical political beliefs and constant criticism of the current regime. When the heroic Guelwaar's cadaver is stolen, his Francophile son, Barthelemy, contacts the authorities. As Detective Gora begrudgingly investigates, he discovers that Guelwaar was a complicated man guilty of his own share of sins.
- Date of release
- 1993-07-28
- TMDB
- 6.9 / 10 (8)
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
Casting
- Abou Camara
- Mame Ndoumbé Diop — Nogoy Marie Thioune
- Thierno Ndiaye Doss — Pierre Henri Thioune 'Guelwaar'
- Myriam Niang — Helene
- Omar Seck — Gora
- Samba Wane
Interesting facts
Guelwaar is a 1993 French-Senegalese drama film written and directed by Ousmane Sembène. The name is borrowed from the Serer pre-colonial dynasty of Guelowar. The film won The President of the Italian Senate's Gold Medal at the 49th Venice International Film Festival.
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