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Daresalam

2001 1h 42m Drama List
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After government soldiers massacre villagers in northern Chad for protesting taxes, childhood friends Djimi (Haikal Zakaria) and Koni (Abdoulaye Ahmat) join the rebels, thinking it's the best way to bring justice and peace to their country. As the war rages, the two fight side by side -- but soon Koni decides to break with the rebels, believing that a more radical group has the solution to their country's needs. Now on opposing sides, the friends are forced to fight each other.

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr. Goatdog's Movies Rated: 2/5 Apr 4, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This film is from Kino Video, Like all Films carried by Kino Video, this is not your run of the mill DVD. This is World Cinema at its best. The movie is in Arabic and French, so you will have to read English Subtitles unless you are gifted with understanding more then one language. Reading the subtitles in no way hinders ones enjoyment of this film. This movie takes place in Chad during the 1970?s, 2 Childhood friends get involved in the revolution. The village they are from is being overrun by government soldiers collection unjust taxes and looting, they have had enough and revolt against the government. I enjoyed Djimi and Koni The most as it show there life?s. You will see life in a Chadian village, making of a hut, work within the tribe., and living conditions. it?s a worth see film, if you can find a Copy get it. Used Copies sell for over $25.00. I can only give this 3 ½ stars it just doesn?t fall into the category of outstanding or Super. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After government soldiers massacre villagers in northern Chad for protesting taxes, childhood friends Djimi (Haikal Zakaria) and Koni (Abdoulaye Ahmat) join the rebels, thinking it's the best way to bring justice and peace to their country. As the war rages, the two fight side by side -- but soon Koni decides to break with the rebels, believing that a more radical group has the solution to their country's needs. Now on opposing sides, the friends are forced to fight each other.
Director
Issa Serge Coelo
Producer
Pierre Javaux
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 11, 2007
Runtime
1h 42m