Emitaï
Ousmane Sembène, 1971, Senegal/France, 103', Wolof/French with English subs. Courtesy of Doriane Films

Set in a Diola village in Senegal during the Second World War, Emitaï portrays how French colonial authorities confiscate rice and force men into military service. Through the silent resistance of women and the tension between tradition and colonial violence, Sembène depicts a community pushed to the limits of endurance. The film is a powerful critique of empire and a tribute to collective resilience.

This screening is part of the Walk-in Cinema, the film programme accompanying the exhibition Tirailleurs: Trials and Tribulations.