---
title: 'Guelwaar (1993)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Ousmane Sembène'
released: '1993-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 115
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'France'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/guelwaar-1993'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104373/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Guelwaar (1993)

1993 · 115 min · Drama · France


## Synopsis

Guelwaar is a 1993 French-Senegalese drama film written and directed by Ousmane Sembène. The name is borrowed from the Serer pre-colonial dynasty of Guelowar. The film won The President of the Italian Senate's Gold Medal at the 49th Venice International Film Festival.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Ousmane Sembène](https://cinepixo.com/people/ousmane-sembene)
- **Screenplay:** [Ousmane Sembène](https://cinepixo.com/people/ousmane-sembene)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Baaba Maal](https://cinepixo.com/people/baaba-maal)
- **Producer:** [Jacques Perrin](https://cinepixo.com/people/jacques-perrin)

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