Sarraounia is a 1986 historical drama film written and directed by Med Hondo. It is based on a novel of the same name by Nigerien author Abdoulaye Mamani, who co-wrote the screenplay. The novel and film concern the real-life Battle of Lougou between Azna queen Sarraounia and the advancing French Colonial Forces of the Voulet-Chanoine Mission in 1899. Sarraounia was one of the few African tribal leaders that resisted the advances of French expansionists Paul Voulet and Julien Chanoine. The film won the first prize at the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) and was critically well received.
Sarraounia (1986)
Directed by Med Hondo
Genres - Drama, History, War |
Sub-Genres - Historical Film |
Release Date - Jul 1, 1986 |
Run Time - 120 min. |
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1899, African Tribal Leaders, Azna Queen Sarraounia, Battle Of Lougou, Fespaco, French Colonial Forces, French Expansionists, Historical Drama, Julien Chanoine, Panafrican Film And Television Festival Of Ouagado, Paul Voulet, Voulet-Chanoine Mission
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Based On: based on military novels
Narrative Location: Niger
Narrative Location: Niger
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Alternate Titles
Der Kampf der schwarzen Königin
DE
Sarraounia
BF, ES, GB
Sarraounia - krigerdronningen
NO
Sarraounia, an African Queen
GB
Sarraounia, une reine africaine
FR
Саррауния
RU