Sarraounia
Originally released in 1986. Sarraounia is a war/drama film. directed by Med Hondo. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aï Keïta, Jean-Roger Milo, and Féodor Atkine
Synopsis
On 2 January 1899, starting from the French Sudan, a French column under the command of the captains Voulet and Chanoine is sent against the black Sultan Rabah in what is now the Cameroon. Those captains and their African mercenary troops destroy and kill everything they find on their path. The French authorities try to stop them sending orders and a second troop but the captains kill the emissaries who reach them. Sarraounia, queen of the Aznas, have heard about the exactions. Clever in war tactics and in witchcraft, she decides to resist and stop those mad men.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Burkina Faso
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Director
Top Cast
Aï Keïta
as Sarraounia
Jean-Roger Milo
as Capitaine Voulet
Féodor Atkine
as Chanoine
Didier Sauvegrain
as Doctor Henric
Roger Miremont
as Lieutenant Joalland
Luc-Antoine Diquéro
as Lieutenant Pallier
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
as Sergeant Boutel
Wladimir Ivanovsky
Tidjani Ouedraogo
as Coulibaly
Jacques Penot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Direction de la Cinematographie Nationale
- Les Films Soleil O
- Ministère de la culture
- Ministère de l'information et de la culture du Burkina
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarraounia about?
On 2 January 1899, starting from the French Sudan, a French column under the command of the captains Voulet and Chanoine is sent against the black Sultan Rabah in what is now the Cameroon. Those ca...
Who directed Sarraounia?
Sarraounia was directed by Med Hondo.
How long is Sarraounia?
Sarraounia has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Sarraounia released?
Sarraounia was released on July 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sarraounia?
The main cast of Sarraounia includes Aï Keïta, Jean-Roger Milo, Féodor Atkine, Didier Sauvegrain, Roger Miremont.