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.
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Setting
Set in Senegal
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Ousmane SembèneScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 9, 1973
- Original language
- Wolof
- Countries
- Senegal
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