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Camp de Thiaroye

1988 · 154 min War Drama
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

A Senegalese platoon of soldiers from the French Free Army are returned from combat in France and held for a temporary time in a military encampment with barbed wire fences and guard towers in the desert. Among their numbers are Sergeant Diatta, the charismatic leader of the troop who was educated in Paris and has a French wife and child, and Pays, a Senegalese soldier left in a state of shock from the war and concentration camps and who can only speak in guttural screams and grunts.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1988
Country Algeria, Senegal, Tunisia
Genre War, Drama
Director Ousmane Sembène
Runtime 154 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (21 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Camp de Thiaroye is a solid entry rated 7.4/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1988. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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