Capitaine Thomas Sankara

1h 28m
Documentary
7.5

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.

Cast

Thomas Sankara
Self (archive footage)

Crew

Christophe Cupelin
Director
Caroline Cuénod
Cinematography
Abel Sankara
Cinematography
Fayçal Hassaĭri
Producer
Nicolas Wadimoff
Producer
Irène Challand
Co-Producer
Gaspard Lamunière
Co-Producer
Philippe Ciompi
Sound Mix Technician
The Ex
Music

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