Camp de Thiaroye (1988)
In this semi-autobiographical film, black soldiers help to defend France, but are detained in prison camp before being repatriated home. Film screening and open discussion led by Abdourahmane Seck (University Gaston Berger of Saint-Louis, Senegal), followed by drinks.
In this semi-autobiographical film, black soldiers help to defend France, but are detained in prison camp before being repatriated home.
Film screenings and talk by Abdourahmane Seck (University Gaston Berger of Saint-Louis, Senegal), one of the Principle Investigators of the IIAS Humanities Across Borders Programme.
Programme
15:30-18:00 Film screening of Camp de Thiaroye (1988)
18:00-18:30 Open discussion led by Abdourahmane Seck, followed by drinks
Camp de Thiaroye (1988) on imdb
Directors: Ousmane Sembene, Thierno Faty Sow
Organised by the International Institute for Asian Studies in cooperation with the Humanities Across Borders Programme.