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Emitaï (1973): Cast & Ratings

Emitaï (1973) movie poster

Emitaï is a 1973 drama directed by Ousmane Sembene, starring Ousmane Camara, Robert Fontaine and Alphonse Diatta. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Metascore
78
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Emitaï (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Ousmane Sembene
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Emitaï About?

The premise of Emitaï without spoilers.

During World War II, tensions escalate between French soldiers and indigenous African tribesmen. In the Diola region, villagers find solace in their faith as women lead a symbolic act of resistance. They gather the men under a sacred tree, hoping their collective prayer will bring an end to the escalating conflict and secure peace in their community amidst the turmoil of war.

Emitaï Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • village
  • world war two
  • massacre
  • french west africa
  • goat
  • chicken
  • forced conscription
  • rice tribute
  • sacrifice to the gods
  • animal sacrifice
  • cat
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Cast & crew

Emitaï Cast

Ousmane Camara leads the cast, with Robert Fontaine and Alphonse Diatta. Directed by Ousmane Sembene; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Emitaï Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Emitaï 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Videos

Emitaï Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Emitaï.

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FAQ

Emitaï FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Emitaï, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Emitaï?

Emitaï runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Emitaï released?

Emitaï was released on February 9, 1973.

Who directed Emitaï?

Emitaï was directed by Ousmane Sembene.

More films by Ousmane Sembene

Who is in the cast of Emitaï?

Emitaï stars Ousmane Camara, Robert Fontaine and Alphonse Diatta, among 10 credited actors.

How is Emitaï rated?

Emitaï has 7.1/10 on IMDb and 78 on Metacritic.

Does Emitaï have a post-credit scene?

No. Emitaï has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Emitaï in?

The original language of Emitaï is Spanish.

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