Sira
Synopsis
After a brutal attack, a young nomad named Sira refuses to surrender to her fate without a fight and instead takes a stand against Islamist terror. A feminist counterpoint to current reporting from the Sahel region.
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival of Ottawa
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Apolline Traoré
- Screenplay & Story
- Apolline Traoré
- Original Score
- Cyril Morin
- Original Title
- Sira
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso, France, Germany, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- Fulah, French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Selmon, Araucania Films, Sunuy Films, One Fine Day Films, Canal+ International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Apolline Traoré
Apolline Traoré
Cyril Morin
Nicolas Berteyac
Sylvie Gadmer
Apolline Traoré, Denis Cougnaud, Sidi Mohamed Cheiguer
Department Leadership Roster
Apolline Traoré
Director
Apolline Traoré
Screenplay
Nicolas Berteyac
Director of Photography
Sylvie Gadmer
Editor
Cyril Morin
Original Music Composer
Apolline Traoré
Producer
Denis Cougnaud
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sira
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What is Sira about?
After a brutal attack, a young nomad named Sira refuses to surrender to her fate without a fight and instead takes a stand against Islamist terror. A feminist counterpoint to current reporting from the Sahel region.
Who directed Sira?
Sira was directed by Apolline Traoré.
Who stars in Sira?
The principal cast of Sira includes Nafissatou Cissé, Mike Danon, Lazare Minoungou, Nathalie Vairac, Ruth Werner.
When was Sira released and how long is it?
Sira was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Sira?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sira was composed by Cyril Morin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sira?
Sira holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).