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The Scythe and the Hammer

1975 · 70 min Documentary

Shot during the cane workers' strikes in 1975, this first authentically West Indian film bluntly depicts Guadeloupe as it was, thirty years after departmentalization.

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Original Title La machette et le marteau
Year 1975
Country France, Guadaloupe
Genre Documentary
Director Gabriel Glissant
Runtime 70 min.

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The Scythe and the Hammer is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1975. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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