Sarraounia (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, Sarraounia is a drama, war and history film directed by Med Hondo, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. On 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.
Who’s in it. Sarraounia stars Aï Keïta as Sarraounia, Jean-Roger Milo as Capitaine Voulet, Féodor Atkine as Chanoine and Didier Sauvegrain as Doctor Henric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sarraounia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarraounia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarraounia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarraounia (1986)?
- In US, Sarraounia is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sarraounia worth watching?
- Sarraounia holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sarraounia?
- Sarraounia stars Aï Keïta, Jean-Roger Milo, Féodor Atkine, Didier Sauvegrain and Roger Miremont.
- When was Sarraounia released?
- Sarraounia was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.