Diya
Diya, le prix du sang
Synopsis
Dane, a driver for an NGO in N’Djamena (capital of Chad), has the misfortune to run over a schoolboy. His pregnant wife runs to his aid to pay the hospital bills, but it’s too late: the child succumbs to his injuries, and his family summons Dane’s. He will be subjected to the diya, the blood debt, the payment of an exorbitant sum he doesn’t have.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FESPACO Film FEstival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Achille Ronaimou
- Screenplay & Story
- Achille Ronaimou
- Original Score
- Caleb Rimtobaye
- Original Title
- Diya, le prix du sang
- Country of Origin
- Chad, Cote D'Ivoire, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- SIC Productions, Babi Pictures, Artisans du Film, Filmgalerie 451, Canal+ International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Achille Ronaimou
Achille Ronaimou
Caleb Rimtobaye
Cyrille Hubert
Guillaume Talvas
Annabel Thomas, Issa Serge Coelo, Valéry Du Peloux, Frieder Schlaich, Frédéric Ouziel
Department Leadership Roster
Achille Ronaimou
Director
Cyrille Hubert
Director of Photography
Guillaume Talvas
Editor
Issa Serge Coelo
Producer
Valéry Du Peloux
Producer
Frieder Schlaich
Producer
Frédéric Ouziel
Producer
Jacques Trabi
Producer
Cherif Michel Tadida
Production Design
Caleb Rimtobaye
Original Music Composer
Achille Ronaimou
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diya about?
Dane, a driver for an NGO in N’Djamena (capital of Chad), has the misfortune to run over a schoolboy. His pregnant wife runs to his aid to pay the hospital bills, but it’s too late: the child succumbs to his injuries, and his family summons Dane’s. He will be subjected to the diya, the blood debt, the payment of an exorbitant sum he doesn’t have.
Who directed Diya?
Diya was directed by Achille Ronaimou.
Who stars in Diya?
The principal cast of Diya includes Ferdinand Mbaïssané, Moussa Zakaria Ibet, Ramada Mahamat, Youssouf Djaoro, Solmem Marina Ndormadjingar.
When was Diya released and how long is it?
Diya was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Diya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diya was composed by Caleb Rimtobaye.