The Pirogue

The Pirogue (2012)

La 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.

Date of release
2012-10-17
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (14)
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Drama
Director
Moussa Touré

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 2 · Nominations: 0. Including: Valois du public

The Pirogue is a 2012 drama film directed by Moussa Touré. The film follows a fisherman, Baya Leye, with a group of Senegalese immigrants sailing to Spain. The film competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Production

The screenplay was written by Eric Névé. It was shot on location in Dakar, Senegal, and in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mauritania. The cast includes several professional actors, as well as non-professional actors who were recruited from the local Senegalese communities. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012 and was subsequently released in France and other countries.

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