Emitaï
1973, Wolof. Directed by Ousmane Sembène.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Wolof
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Emitaï is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 February 1973
- Country
- Senegal
- Written by
- Ousmane Sembène
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Emitaï runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Emitaï is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Emitaï?
If you liked Emitaï, try Tobruk, Battleground, Play Dirty.
Who directed Emitaï?
Emitaï (1973) was directed by Ousmane Sembène and stars Mbissine Thérèse Diop, Andongo Diabon, Michel Renaudeau.