Tauw
Synopsis
A young unemployed man fends off accusations of laziness and makes a home for his pregnant girlfriend who has been rejected by her family.
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- Director
- Ousmane Sembène
- Screenplay & Story
- Ousmane Sembène
- Original Title
- Tauw
- Country of Origin
- Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Wolof
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène
Georges Carestan
Herbert F. Lowe
Department Leadership Roster
Ousmane Sembène
Director
Georges Carestan
Director of Photography
Ousmane Sembène
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tauw
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What is Tauw about?
A young unemployed man fends off accusations of laziness and makes a home for his pregnant girlfriend who has been rejected by her family.
Who directed Tauw?
Tauw was directed by Ousmane Sembène.
Who stars in Tauw?
The principal cast of Tauw includes Mamadou M'bow, Amadou Dieng, Fatim Diagne, Coumba Mane, Habib Diop.
When was Tauw released and how long is it?
Tauw was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 27m.