Sarraounia

Directed by Med Hondo in 1986 and based on the homonymous novel by Abdoulaye Mamani, this film portrays the events of the Battle of Lougou, which took place in 1899, in the region of Nigeria. Azna queen Sarrounia defied the French colonial troops in the context of the Voulet-Chanoine expedition, differentiating herself from the leaders of other tribes who surrendered and collaborated with the enemy, making deals and joining the troops of the French commanders and colonisers, Paul Voulet and Julien Chanoine. The figure of Sarraounia stands out as a symbol of resistance to European subjugation in this film that brutally presents the inhumanity of colonialism.

Duration: 120’
Production year: 1986
Country: BF, MR, FR
Language: DYU, FF, FR Subtitles: PT

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Med Hondo

Med Hondo (1936-2019) was a Mauritanian director and actor. Hondo emigrated to France in the late 50s and, in 1966, he formed the theatre company Shango, touring France and focusing primarily on black repertory theatre. In the late 60s, he began acting in television and film and, in 1967, released his first feature film, Soleil Ô, which would bring the director international recognition, taking him into festivals such as Cannes and earning him the Golden Leopard at Locarno Film Festival. Between 1977 and 1979, Hondo released two documentaries about the independence movement in Western Sahara, Nous aurons toute la morte pour dormir (1977) and West Indies (1979). Throughout his career, Hondo not only exposed colonialism in its many forms, but also fought to represent and give a voice to those suffering under discrimination.

Original title: Sarraounia

Med Hondo

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