Guelwaar
1993, Wolof. Directed by Ousmane Sembène.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Wolof
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Guelwaar is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 28 July 1993
- Country
- Senegal, France, Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Ousmane Sembène
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Guelwaar runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Who directed Guelwaar?
Guelwaar (1993) was directed by Ousmane Sembène and stars Abou Camara, Mame Ndoumbé Diop, Thierno Ndiaye Doss.