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The Gods

1972 1h 40m History Drama List
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Senegalese villagers attempt a revolt against French incursions into tribal life.
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Richard Brody New Yorker A masterwork of historical reconstruction rooted in the director’s experiences during the Second World War, when he was drafted into a Senegalese corps of the French Army. Sep 7, 2023 Full Review Scott Nye Battleship Pretension The potential simplicity of this depiction is further contrasted with the singular sense of purpose within the French army against the divisions and uncertainty of direction within the villagers... Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row This is the Senegalese filmmaker's Lysistrata, a feminist screed whose magical realism points to the uselessness of clinging to tradition in the face of deadly subjugation. Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Senegalese villagers attempt a revolt against French incursions into tribal life.
Director
Ousmane Sembene
Screenwriter
Ousmane Sembene
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Runtime
1h 40m
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