The Pirogue
2012, French. Directed by Moussa Touré.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 17 October 2012
- Original title
- La Pirogue
- Country
- Senegal, France, Germany
- Written by
- Abasse Ndione
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The Pirogue runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Pirogue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pirogue?
If you liked The Pirogue, try Chaos, My Dinner with Hervé, The River.
Who directed The Pirogue?
The Pirogue (2012) was directed by Moussa Touré and stars Souleymane Seye Ndiaye, Laïty Fall, Malamine Drame.