Guelwaar
Synopsis
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.
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Guelwaar
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
- Screenplay & Story
- Ousmane Sembène
- Original Score
- Baaba Maal
- Original Title
- Guelwaar
- Country of Origin
- Senegal, France, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Galatée Films, New Yorker Films, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène
Baaba Maal
Dominique Gentil
Marie-Aimée Debril
Ousmane Sembène
Department Leadership Roster
Ousmane Sembène
Director
Ousmane Sembène
Producer
Marie-Aimée Debril
Editor
Ousmane Sembène
Writer
Baaba Maal
Original Music Composer
Dominique Gentil
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guelwaar
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What is Guelwaar about?
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.
Who directed Guelwaar?
Guelwaar was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
Who stars in Guelwaar?
The principal cast of Guelwaar includes Abou Camara, Mame Ndoumbé Diop, Thierno Ndiaye Doss, Myriam Niang, Omar Seck.
When was Guelwaar released and how long is it?
Guelwaar was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Guelwaar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guelwaar was composed by Baaba Maal.