Sarraounia
Watch TrailerOn 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | Burkina Faso, France, Mauritania |
| Genre | War, Drama, History |
| Director | Med Hondo |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (8 votes) |
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Sarraounia has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1986. 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.
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