Drowned in Oblivion (2007)
Le Cercle des noyés is the name given in Mauritania to black political prisoners imprisoned from 1987 in the old colonial fortress of Oualata. This film touches on the fragile process of unveiling memories by one of these former prisoners who remembers his story and that of his companions. In a visual echo, the places of their confinement come one after another denuded from any traces of that past.
Director: Pierre-Yves Vandeweerd
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: April 10, 2007
Cast
- Bâ Fara - (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Philippe Boucq
Production: Zeugma Films, Cobra Films, Images Plus, Gsara A.s.b.l., CBA, Les Ateliers du Laziri
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français, Fulfulde
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Drowned in Oblivion about?
- Le Cercle des noyés is the name given in Mauritania to black political prisoners imprisoned from 1987 in the old colonial fortress of Oualata. This film touches on the fragile process of unveiling memories by one of these former prisoners who remembers his story and that of his companions. In a visual echo, the places of their confinement come one after another denuded from any traces of that past.
- Who directed Drowned in Oblivion?
- Drowned in Oblivion was directed by Pierre-Yves Vandeweerd.
- Who stars in Drowned in Oblivion?
- Drowned in Oblivion stars Bâ Fara.
- How long is Drowned in Oblivion?
- Drowned in Oblivion has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Drowned in Oblivion?
- Drowned in Oblivion is a Documentary film.
- Where was Drowned in Oblivion produced?
- Drowned in Oblivion was produced in Belgium, France.