Emitaï (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1971, Emitaï is a drama film directed by Ousmane Sembène, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. As World War II is going on in Europe, a conflict arises between the French and the Diola-speaking tribe of Africa, prompting the village women to organize their men to sit beneath a tree to pray.
Who’s in it. Emitaï stars Robert Fontaine as Commandant, Michel Remaudeau as Lieutenant, Pierre Blanchard as Colonel and Ibou Camara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Emitaï has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emitaï page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emitaï tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emitaï (1971)?
- In US, Emitaï is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emitaï worth watching?
- Emitaï holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Emitaï?
- Emitaï stars Robert Fontaine, Michel Remaudeau, Pierre Blanchard, Ibou Camara and Joseph Djatta.
- When was Emitaï released?
- Emitaï was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.