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Capitaine Thomas Sankara

MOVIE • 2012

Capitaine Thomas Sankara

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A portrait composed of archives of Thomas Sankara, president of Burkina Faso between 1983 and his murder in 1987. Ready to liberate his country and transform the mentalities of his fellow citizens, contesting the world’s political order and challenging the powers of his time, Sankara stands out strongly in the history both of Africa and of the world.

TMDB ★ 3.9/5Votes: 8
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Documentary

Top Cast

Thomas Sankara

Thomas Sankara

Self (archive footage)

Fayçal Hassaĭri

Fayçal Hassaĭri

Producer

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The Ex

Music

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Philippe Ciompi

Sound Mix Technician

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Caroline Cuénod

Cinematography

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Abel Sankara

Cinematography

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Gaspard Lamunière

Co-Producer

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Irène Challand

Co-Producer

Nicolas Wadimoff

Nicolas Wadimoff

Producer

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Christophe Cupelin

Director

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Theatrical release date: August 3, 2012

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

August 3, 2012

Runtime

88 min

Language

French

Origin

Switzerland

Budget

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Revenue

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