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Camp de Thiaroye

19882h 34mOusmane Sembène,Thierno Faty Sow
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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A Senegalese platoon of soldiers from the French Free Army return from combat and are temporarily held in a military encampment with barbed wire fences and guard towers in the desert. Among them are charismatic Sergeant Diatta, educated in Paris and has a French wife and child, and Pays, a soldier left in a state of shock who can only communicate in guttural screams and grunts.

WarDrama
AfricaWorld War IiSenegalAutobiography

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What is Camp de Thiaroye (1988) about?

A Senegalese platoon of soldiers from the French Free Army return from combat and are temporarily held in a military encampment with barbed wire fences and guard towers in the desert. Among them are charismatic Sergeant Diatta, educated in Paris and has a French wife and child, and Pays, a soldier left in a state of shock who can only communicate in guttural screams and grunts.

Who stars in Camp de Thiaroye?

Camp de Thiaroye stars Sidiki Bakaba, Hamed Camara, Philippe Chamelat, Moussa Cissoko, Marthe Mercadier. The film was directed by Ousmane Sembène.

How long is Camp de Thiaroye?

Camp de Thiaroye has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1988.

Is Camp de Thiaroye worth watching?

Camp de Thiaroye holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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