Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre (1983)
Consisting of reports shot in Senegal and Burkina Faso and archival documents, this film offers a new approach to history through in particular the testimonies of the surviving veterans of the 200,000 soldiers raised in West Africa for the Great War. Precious historical documents, often unpublished, such as the boarding of troops in Dakar, the crossing to France, life in the trenches.
Director: Laurent Dussaux
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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- What is Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre about?
- Consisting of reports shot in Senegal and Burkina Faso and archival documents, this film offers a new approach to history through in particular the testimonies of the surviving veterans of the 200,000 soldiers raised in West Africa for the Great War. Precious historical documents, often unpublished, such as the boarding of troops in Dakar, the crossing to France, life in the trenches.
- Who directed Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre?
- Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre was directed by Laurent Dussaux.
- How long is Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre?
- Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre?
- Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre is a Documentary film.
- Where was Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre produced?
- Les Combattants africains de la grande guerre was produced in France.